Finding the Third Proportional to 764.50 and 1,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 764.50 and 1,567 is: 3,211.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764.50 : 1,567 = 1,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764.50/1,567 = 1,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764.50x = 1,567 × 1,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764.50x = 2,455,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,455,489/764.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,211.89
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