Finding the Third Proportional to 408.50 and 831.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 408.50 and 831.50 is: 1,692.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408.50 : 831.50 = 831.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408.50/831.50 = 831.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408.50x = 831.50 × 831.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408.50x = 691,392.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 691,392.25/408.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,692.51
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