Finding the Third Proportional to 426.75 and 600
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Solution
The third proportional to 426.75 and 600 is: 843.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426.75 : 600 = 600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426.75/600 = 600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426.75x = 600 × 600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426.75x = 360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,000/426.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843.59
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