Finding the Third Proportional to 764.50 and 901
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Solution
The third proportional to 764.50 and 901 is: 1,061.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764.50 : 901 = 901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764.50/901 = 901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764.50x = 901 × 901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764.50x = 811,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 811,801/764.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,061.87
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