Finding the Third Proportional to 766 and 902.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 766 and 902.50 is: 1,063.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766 : 902.50 = 902.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766/902.50 = 902.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766x = 902.50 × 902.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766x = 814,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 814,506.25/766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,063.32
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