Finding the Third Proportional to 981.75 and 1,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 981.75 and 1,275 is: 1,655.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
981.75 : 1,275 = 1,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
981.75/1,275 = 1,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
981.75x = 1,275 × 1,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
981.75x = 1,625,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,625,625/981.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,655.84
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