Finding the Third Proportional to 713.50 and 777.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 713.50 and 777.50 is: 847.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713.50 : 777.50 = 777.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713.50/777.50 = 777.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713.50x = 777.50 × 777.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713.50x = 604,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,506.25/713.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847.24
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