Finding the Third Proportional to 409 and 601.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 409 and 601.50 is: 884.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409 : 601.50 = 601.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409/601.50 = 601.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409x = 601.50 × 601.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409x = 361,802.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,802.25/409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884.60
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