Finding the Third Proportional to 775.50 and 1,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 775.50 and 1,305 is: 2,196.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775.50 : 1,305 = 1,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775.50/1,305 = 1,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775.50x = 1,305 × 1,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775.50x = 1,703,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,703,025/775.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,196.03
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