Finding the Third Proportional to 752 and 976.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 752 and 976.50 is: 1,268.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
752 : 976.50 = 976.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
752/976.50 = 976.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
752x = 976.50 × 976.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
752x = 953,552.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 953,552.25/752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,268.02
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