Finding the Third Proportional to 759 and 1,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 759 and 1,347 is: 2,390.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759 : 1,347 = 1,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759/1,347 = 1,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759x = 1,347 × 1,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759x = 1,814,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,814,409/759 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,390.53
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