Finding the Third Proportional to 713 and 845
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Solution
The third proportional to 713 and 845 is: 1,001.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713 : 845 = 845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713/845 = 845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713x = 845 × 845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713x = 714,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 714,025/713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,001.44
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