Finding the Third Proportional to 275.91 and 664.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 275.91 and 664.31 is: 1,599.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275.91 : 664.31 = 664.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275.91/664.31 = 664.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275.91x = 664.31 × 664.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275.91x = 441,311.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,311.10/275.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,599.50
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