Finding the Third Proportional to 763.17 and 2,035.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 763.17 and 2,035.13 is: 5,427
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763.17 : 2,035.13 = 2,035.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763.17/2,035.13 = 2,035.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763.17x = 2,035.13 × 2,035.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763.17x = 4,141,733.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,141,733.77/763.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,427
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