Finding the Third Proportional to 791.75 and 1,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 791.75 and 1,218 is: 1,873.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791.75 : 1,218 = 1,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791.75/1,218 = 1,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791.75x = 1,218 × 1,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791.75x = 1,483,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,483,524/791.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,873.73
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