Finding the Third Proportional to 760 and 1,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 760 and 1,409 is: 2,612.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760 : 1,409 = 1,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760/1,409 = 1,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760x = 1,409 × 1,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760x = 1,985,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,985,281/760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,612.21
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