Finding the Third Proportional to 416.25 and 637.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 416.25 and 637.50 is: 976.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
416.25 : 637.50 = 637.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
416.25/637.50 = 637.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
416.25x = 637.50 × 637.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
416.25x = 406,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,406.25/416.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 976.35
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