Finding the Third Proportional to 756.75 and 1,027.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 756.75 and 1,027.13 is: 1,394.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
756.75 : 1,027.13 = 1,027.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
756.75/1,027.13 = 1,027.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
756.75x = 1,027.13 × 1,027.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
756.75x = 1,054,985.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,054,985.77/756.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,394.10
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