Finding the Third Proportional to 793.50 and 966
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Solution
The third proportional to 793.50 and 966 is: 1,176
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
793.50 : 966 = 966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
793.50/966 = 966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
793.50x = 966 × 966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
793.50x = 933,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 933,156/793.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176
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