Finding the Third Proportional to 410.50 and 628.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 410.50 and 628.50 is: 962.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410.50 : 628.50 = 628.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410.50/628.50 = 628.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410.50x = 628.50 × 628.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410.50x = 395,012.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,012.25/410.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 962.27
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