Finding the Third Proportional to 418.50 and 610.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 418.50 and 610.88 is: 891.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418.50 : 610.88 = 610.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418.50/610.88 = 610.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418.50x = 610.88 × 610.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418.50x = 373,168.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,168.27/418.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891.68
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