Finding the Third Proportional to 439 and 716
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Solution
The third proportional to 439 and 716 is: 1,167.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439 : 716 = 716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439/716 = 716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439x = 716 × 716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439x = 512,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 512,656/439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,167.78
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