Finding the Third Proportional to 788 and 842
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Solution
The third proportional to 788 and 842 is: 899.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788 : 842 = 842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788/842 = 842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788x = 842 × 842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788x = 708,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 708,964/788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899.70
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