Finding the Third Proportional to 386.50 and 763
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Solution
The third proportional to 386.50 and 763 is: 1,506.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386.50 : 763 = 763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386.50/763 = 763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386.50x = 763 × 763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386.50x = 582,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,169/386.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,506.26
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