Finding the Third Proportional to 412.50 and 603
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Solution
The third proportional to 412.50 and 603 is: 881.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412.50 : 603 = 603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412.50/603 = 603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412.50x = 603 × 603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412.50x = 363,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,609/412.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 881.48
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