Finding the Third Proportional to 335.25 and 634.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 335.25 and 634.50 is: 1,200.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335.25 : 634.50 = 634.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335.25/634.50 = 634.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335.25x = 634.50 × 634.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335.25x = 402,590.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,590.25/335.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,200.87
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