Finding the Third Proportional to 337.50 and 639
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Solution
The third proportional to 337.50 and 639 is: 1,209.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337.50 : 639 = 639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337.50/639 = 639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337.50x = 639 × 639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337.50x = 408,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,321/337.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,209.84
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