Finding the Third Proportional to 365.21 and 788.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 365.21 and 788.09 is: 1,700.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365.21 : 788.09 = 788.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365.21/788.09 = 788.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365.21x = 788.09 × 788.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365.21x = 621,084.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 621,084.06/365.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,700.61
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