Finding the Third Proportional to 300.75 and 639
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Solution
The third proportional to 300.75 and 639 is: 1,357.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300.75 : 639 = 639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300.75/639 = 639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300.75x = 639 × 639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300.75x = 408,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,321/300.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,357.68
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