Finding the Third Proportional to 365 and 757
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Solution
The third proportional to 365 and 757 is: 1,570.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365 : 757 = 757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365/757 = 757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365x = 757 × 757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365x = 573,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 573,049/365 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,570.00
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