Finding the Third Proportional to 399 and 661.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 399 and 661.50 is: 1,096.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399 : 661.50 = 661.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399/661.50 = 661.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399x = 661.50 × 661.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399x = 437,582.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,582.25/399 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,096.70
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