Finding the Third Proportional to 356.50 and 776
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Solution
The third proportional to 356.50 and 776 is: 1,689.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356.50 : 776 = 776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356.50/776 = 776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356.50x = 776 × 776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356.50x = 602,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,176/356.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,689.13
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