Finding the Third Proportional to 663.75 and 873
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Solution
The third proportional to 663.75 and 873 is: 1,148.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
663.75 : 873 = 873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
663.75/873 = 873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
663.75x = 873 × 873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
663.75x = 762,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 762,129/663.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,148.22
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