Finding the Third Proportional to 418.50 and 795
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Solution
The third proportional to 418.50 and 795 is: 1,510.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418.50 : 795 = 795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418.50/795 = 795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418.50x = 795 × 795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418.50x = 632,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 632,025/418.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,510.22
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