Finding the Third Proportional to 702 and 886.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 702 and 886.50 is: 1,119.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702 : 886.50 = 886.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702/886.50 = 886.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702x = 886.50 × 886.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702x = 785,882.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 785,882.25/702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,119.49
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