Finding the Third Proportional to 763.50 and 831
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Solution
The third proportional to 763.50 and 831 is: 904.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763.50 : 831 = 831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763.50/831 = 831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763.50x = 831 × 831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763.50x = 690,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,561/763.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904.47
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