Finding the Third Proportional to 418.50 and 639.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 418.50 and 639.75 is: 977.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418.50 : 639.75 = 639.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418.50/639.75 = 639.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418.50x = 639.75 × 639.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418.50x = 409,280.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,280.06/418.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977.97
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