Finding the Third Proportional to 760.50 and 897
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Solution
The third proportional to 760.50 and 897 is: 1,058
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760.50 : 897 = 897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760.50/897 = 897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760.50x = 897 × 897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760.50x = 804,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 804,609/760.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,058
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