Finding the Third Proportional to 780.38 and 1,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 780.38 and 1,209 is: 1,873.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780.38 : 1,209 = 1,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780.38/1,209 = 1,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780.38x = 1,209 × 1,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780.38x = 1,461,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,461,681/780.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,873.05
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