Finding the Third Proportional to 826.50 and 1,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 826.50 and 1,764 is: 3,764.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
826.50 : 1,764 = 1,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
826.50/1,764 = 1,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
826.50x = 1,764 × 1,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
826.50x = 3,111,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,111,696/826.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,764.91
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