Finding the Third Proportional to 428.50 and 644.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 428.50 and 644.75 is: 970.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428.50 : 644.75 = 644.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428.50/644.75 = 644.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428.50x = 644.75 × 644.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428.50x = 415,702.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,702.56/428.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 970.13
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