Finding the Third Proportional to 432.50 and 648.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 432.50 and 648.75 is: 973.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432.50 : 648.75 = 648.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432.50/648.75 = 648.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432.50x = 648.75 × 648.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432.50x = 420,876.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,876.56/432.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 973.13
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