Finding the Third Proportional to 785 and 996.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 785 and 996.50 is: 1,264.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785 : 996.50 = 996.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785/996.50 = 996.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785x = 996.50 × 996.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785x = 993,012.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,012.25/785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,264.98
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