Finding the Third Proportional to 739.50 and 798
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Solution
The third proportional to 739.50 and 798 is: 861.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
739.50 : 798 = 798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
739.50/798 = 798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
739.50x = 798 × 798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
739.50x = 636,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 636,804/739.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 861.13
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