Finding the Third Proportional to 279 and 650.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 279 and 650.50 is: 1,516.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279 : 650.50 = 650.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279/650.50 = 650.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279x = 650.50 × 650.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279x = 423,150.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 423,150.25/279 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,516.67
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