Finding the Third Proportional to 798.75 and 1,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 798.75 and 1,044 is: 1,364.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
798.75 : 1,044 = 1,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
798.75/1,044 = 1,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
798.75x = 1,044 × 1,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
798.75x = 1,089,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,089,936/798.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,364.55
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