Finding the Third Proportional to 363.87 and 778.99
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Solution
The third proportional to 363.87 and 778.99 is: 1,667.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363.87 : 778.99 = 778.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363.87/778.99 = 778.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363.87x = 778.99 × 778.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363.87x = 606,828.83 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 606,828.83/363.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,667.72
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