Finding the Third Proportional to 760.13 and 1,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 760.13 and 1,059 is: 1,475.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760.13 : 1,059 = 1,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760.13/1,059 = 1,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760.13x = 1,059 × 1,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760.13x = 1,121,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,121,481/760.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,475.39
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