Finding the Third Proportional to 765.75 and 1,639.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 765.75 and 1,639.50 is: 3,510.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765.75 : 1,639.50 = 1,639.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765.75/1,639.50 = 1,639.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765.75x = 1,639.50 × 1,639.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765.75x = 2,687,960.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,687,960.25/765.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,510.23
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