Finding the Third Proportional to 552 and 782
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Solution
The third proportional to 552 and 782 is: 1,107.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552 : 782 = 782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552/782 = 782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552x = 782 × 782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552x = 611,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,524/552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,107.83
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