Finding the Third Proportional to 292.50 and 639
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Solution
The third proportional to 292.50 and 639 is: 1,395.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292.50 : 639 = 639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292.50/639 = 639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292.50x = 639 × 639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292.50x = 408,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,321/292.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,395.97
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