Finding the Third Proportional to 300.50 and 650
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Solution
The third proportional to 300.50 and 650 is: 1,405.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300.50 : 650 = 650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300.50/650 = 650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300.50x = 650 × 650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300.50x = 422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,500/300.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,405.99
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