Finding the Third Proportional to 771.75 and 1,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 771.75 and 1,044 is: 1,412.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771.75 : 1,044 = 1,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771.75/1,044 = 1,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771.75x = 1,044 × 1,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771.75x = 1,089,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,089,936/771.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,412.29
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