Finding the Third Proportional to 748 and 836
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Solution
The third proportional to 748 and 836 is: 934.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748 : 836 = 836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748/836 = 836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748x = 836 × 836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748x = 698,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 698,896/748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 934.35
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