Finding the Third Proportional to 425.25 and 621
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Solution
The third proportional to 425.25 and 621 is: 906.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425.25 : 621 = 621 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425.25/621 = 621/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425.25x = 621 × 621 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425.25x = 385,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,641/425.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906.86
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