Finding the Third Proportional to 436 and 630.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 436 and 630.50 is: 911.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436 : 630.50 = 630.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436/630.50 = 630.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436x = 630.50 × 630.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436x = 397,530.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,530.25/436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911.77
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