Finding the Third Proportional to 382 and 737
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Solution
The third proportional to 382 and 737 is: 1,421.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382 : 737 = 737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382/737 = 737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382x = 737 × 737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382x = 543,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,169/382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,421.91
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