Finding the Third Proportional to 748.50 and 1,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 748.50 and 1,129 is: 1,702.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748.50 : 1,129 = 1,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748.50/1,129 = 1,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748.50x = 1,129 × 1,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748.50x = 1,274,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,274,641/748.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,702.93
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