Finding the Third Proportional to 764 and 1,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 764 and 1,308 is: 2,239.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764 : 1,308 = 1,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764/1,308 = 1,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764x = 1,308 × 1,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764x = 1,710,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,710,864/764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,239.35
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