Finding the Third Proportional to 759 and 1,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 759 and 1,140 is: 1,712.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759 : 1,140 = 1,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759/1,140 = 1,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759x = 1,140 × 1,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759x = 1,299,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,299,600/759 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,712.25
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