Finding the Third Proportional to 763.75 and 1,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 763.75 and 1,687 is: 3,726.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763.75 : 1,687 = 1,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763.75/1,687 = 1,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763.75x = 1,687 × 1,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763.75x = 2,845,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,845,969/763.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,726.31
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