Finding the Third Proportional to 535.50 and 783
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Solution
The third proportional to 535.50 and 783 is: 1,144.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535.50 : 783 = 783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535.50/783 = 783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535.50x = 783 × 783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535.50x = 613,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,089/535.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,144.89
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