Finding the Third Proportional to 771.50 and 1,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 771.50 and 1,685 is: 3,680.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771.50 : 1,685 = 1,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771.50/1,685 = 1,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771.50x = 1,685 × 1,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771.50x = 2,839,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,839,225/771.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,680.14
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