Finding the Third Proportional to 299.50 and 656
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Solution
The third proportional to 299.50 and 656 is: 1,436.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299.50 : 656 = 656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299.50/656 = 656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299.50x = 656 × 656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299.50x = 430,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,336/299.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,436.85
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