Finding the Third Proportional to 730.50 and 829.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 730.50 and 829.50 is: 941.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730.50 : 829.50 = 829.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730.50/829.50 = 829.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730.50x = 829.50 × 829.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730.50x = 688,070.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,070.25/730.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941.92
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