Finding the Third Proportional to 430.88 and 600.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 430.88 and 600.75 is: 837.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430.88 : 600.75 = 600.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430.88/600.75 = 600.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430.88x = 600.75 × 600.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430.88x = 360,900.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,900.56/430.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837.60
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