Finding the Third Proportional to 796 and 870
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Solution
The third proportional to 796 and 870 is: 950.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
796 : 870 = 870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
796/870 = 870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
796x = 870 × 870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
796x = 756,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 756,900/796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950.88
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