Finding the Third Proportional to 403.50 and 607.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 403.50 and 607.50 is: 914.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403.50 : 607.50 = 607.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403.50/607.50 = 607.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403.50x = 607.50 × 607.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403.50x = 369,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,056.25/403.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 914.64
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