Finding the Third Proportional to 422.25 and 634.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 422.25 and 634.50 is: 953.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422.25 : 634.50 = 634.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422.25/634.50 = 634.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422.25x = 634.50 × 634.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422.25x = 402,590.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,590.25/422.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953.44
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