Finding the Third Proportional to 767.25 and 1,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 767.25 and 1,449 is: 2,736.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767.25 : 1,449 = 1,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767.25/1,449 = 1,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767.25x = 1,449 × 1,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767.25x = 2,099,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,099,601/767.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,736.53
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