Finding the Third Proportional to 779 and 1,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 779 and 1,663 is: 3,550.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
779 : 1,663 = 1,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
779/1,663 = 1,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
779x = 1,663 × 1,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
779x = 2,765,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,765,569/779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,550.15
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