Finding the Third Proportional to 314.63 and 657.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 314.63 and 657.94 is: 1,375.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314.63 : 657.94 = 657.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314.63/657.94 = 657.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314.63x = 657.94 × 657.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314.63x = 432,881.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,881.75/314.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,375.87
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