Finding the Third Proportional to 759.13 and 996.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 759.13 and 996.75 is: 1,308.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759.13 : 996.75 = 996.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759.13/996.75 = 996.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759.13x = 996.75 × 996.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759.13x = 993,510.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,510.56/759.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308.76
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