Finding the Third Proportional to 799.50 and 1,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 799.50 and 1,722 is: 3,708.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799.50 : 1,722 = 1,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799.50/1,722 = 1,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799.50x = 1,722 × 1,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799.50x = 2,965,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,965,284/799.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,708.92
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