Finding the Third Proportional to 751 and 863.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 751 and 863.50 is: 992.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751 : 863.50 = 863.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751/863.50 = 863.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751x = 863.50 × 863.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751x = 745,632.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 745,632.25/751 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992.85
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