Finding the Third Proportional to 777.50 and 1,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 777.50 and 1,439 is: 2,663.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777.50 : 1,439 = 1,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777.50/1,439 = 1,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777.50x = 1,439 × 1,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777.50x = 2,070,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,070,721/777.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,663.31
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