Finding the Third Proportional to 381 and 799.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 381 and 799.50 is: 1,677.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381 : 799.50 = 799.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381/799.50 = 799.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381x = 799.50 × 799.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381x = 639,200.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 639,200.25/381 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,677.69
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