Finding the Third Proportional to 787.50 and 1,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 787.50 and 1,713 is: 3,726.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787.50 : 1,713 = 1,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787.50/1,713 = 1,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787.50x = 1,713 × 1,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787.50x = 2,934,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,934,369/787.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,726.18
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