Finding the Third Proportional to 788.63 and 1,729.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 788.63 and 1,729.13 is: 3,791.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788.63 : 1,729.13 = 1,729.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788.63/1,729.13 = 1,729.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788.63x = 1,729.13 × 1,729.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788.63x = 2,989,873.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,989,873.27/788.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,791.25
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