Finding the Third Proportional to 778.50 and 882
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Solution
The third proportional to 778.50 and 882 is: 999.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778.50 : 882 = 882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778.50/882 = 882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778.50x = 882 × 882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778.50x = 777,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 777,924/778.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999.26
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