Finding the Third Proportional to 704.50 and 805
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Solution
The third proportional to 704.50 and 805 is: 919.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704.50 : 805 = 805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704.50/805 = 805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704.50x = 805 × 805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704.50x = 648,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 648,025/704.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919.84
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