Finding the Third Proportional to 429.50 and 643
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Solution
The third proportional to 429.50 and 643 is: 962.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429.50 : 643 = 643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429.50/643 = 643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429.50x = 643 × 643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429.50x = 413,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 413,449/429.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 962.63
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