Finding the Third Proportional to 380.81 and 775.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 380.81 and 775.13 is: 1,577.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380.81 : 775.13 = 775.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380.81/775.13 = 775.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380.81x = 775.13 × 775.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380.81x = 600,818.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,818.77/380.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,577.73
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