Finding the Third Proportional to 421.50 and 644.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 421.50 and 644.25 is: 984.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421.50 : 644.25 = 644.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421.50/644.25 = 644.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421.50x = 644.25 × 644.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421.50x = 415,058.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,058.06/421.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984.72
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