Finding the Third Proportional to 733 and 959.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 733 and 959.50 is: 1,255.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733 : 959.50 = 959.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733/959.50 = 959.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733x = 959.50 × 959.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733x = 920,640.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,640.25/733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,255.99
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