Finding the Third Proportional to 419 and 651
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Solution
The third proportional to 419 and 651 is: 1,011.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419 : 651 = 651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419/651 = 651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419x = 651 × 651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419x = 423,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 423,801/419 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,011.46
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