Finding the Third Proportional to 765 and 895
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Solution
The third proportional to 765 and 895 is: 1,047.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765 : 895 = 895 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765/895 = 895/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765x = 895 × 895 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765x = 801,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 801,025/765 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,047.09
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