Finding the Third Proportional to 379 and 789.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 379 and 789.50 is: 1,644.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379 : 789.50 = 789.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379/789.50 = 789.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379x = 789.50 × 789.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379x = 623,310.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 623,310.25/379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,644.62
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