Finding the Third Proportional to 787 and 882
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Solution
The third proportional to 787 and 882 is: 988.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787 : 882 = 882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787/882 = 882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787x = 882 × 882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787x = 777,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 777,924/787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988.47
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