Finding the Third Proportional to 304 and 782
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Solution
The third proportional to 304 and 782 is: 2,011.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304 : 782 = 782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304/782 = 782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304x = 782 × 782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304x = 611,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,524/304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,011.59
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