Finding the Third Proportional to 555 and 965
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Solution
The third proportional to 555 and 965 is: 1,677.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555 : 965 = 965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555/965 = 965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555x = 965 × 965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555x = 931,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 931,225/555 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,677.88
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