Finding the Third Proportional to 709.50 and 840
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Solution
The third proportional to 709.50 and 840 is: 994.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709.50 : 840 = 840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709.50/840 = 840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709.50x = 840 × 840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709.50x = 705,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 705,600/709.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994.50
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