Finding the Third Proportional to 711.75 and 795.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 711.75 and 795.75 is: 889.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711.75 : 795.75 = 795.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711.75/795.75 = 795.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711.75x = 795.75 × 795.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711.75x = 633,218.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,218.06/711.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 889.66
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