Finding the Third Proportional to 757 and 868
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Solution
The third proportional to 757 and 868 is: 995.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757 : 868 = 868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757/868 = 868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757x = 868 × 868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757x = 753,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 753,424/757 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 995.28
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