Finding the Third Proportional to 655 and 748
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Solution
The third proportional to 655 and 748 is: 854.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655 : 748 = 748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655/748 = 748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655x = 748 × 748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655x = 559,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,504/655 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854.20
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