Finding the Third Proportional to 773 and 926
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Solution
The third proportional to 773 and 926 is: 1,109.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
773 : 926 = 926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
773/926 = 926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
773x = 926 × 926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
773x = 857,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,476/773 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,109.28
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