Finding the Third Proportional to 359 and 828
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Solution
The third proportional to 359 and 828 is: 1,909.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359 : 828 = 828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359/828 = 828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359x = 828 × 828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359x = 685,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 685,584/359 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,909.70
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