Finding the Third Proportional to 413 and 792
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Solution
The third proportional to 413 and 792 is: 1,518.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
413 : 792 = 792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
413/792 = 792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
413x = 792 × 792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
413x = 627,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 627,264/413 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,518.80
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