Finding the Third Proportional to 793.13 and 1,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 793.13 and 1,701 is: 3,648.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
793.13 : 1,701 = 1,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
793.13/1,701 = 1,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
793.13x = 1,701 × 1,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
793.13x = 2,893,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,893,401/793.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,648.10
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