Finding the Third Proportional to 792 and 1,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 792 and 1,700 is: 3,648.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792 : 1,700 = 1,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792/1,700 = 1,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792x = 1,700 × 1,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792x = 2,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,890,000/792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,648.99
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