Finding the Third Proportional to 760.50 and 1,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 760.50 and 1,599 is: 3,362
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760.50 : 1,599 = 1,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760.50/1,599 = 1,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760.50x = 1,599 × 1,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760.50x = 2,556,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,556,801/760.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,362
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