Finding the Third Proportional to 771 and 1,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 771 and 1,679 is: 3,656.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771 : 1,679 = 1,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771/1,679 = 1,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771x = 1,679 × 1,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771x = 2,819,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,819,041/771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,656.34
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