Finding the Third Proportional to 379.50 and 767
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Solution
The third proportional to 379.50 and 767 is: 1,550.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379.50 : 767 = 767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379.50/767 = 767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379.50x = 767 × 767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379.50x = 588,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,289/379.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,550.17
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