Finding the Third Proportional to 759 and 787.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 759 and 787.50 is: 817.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759 : 787.50 = 787.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759/787.50 = 787.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759x = 787.50 × 787.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759x = 620,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 620,156.25/759 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817.07
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