Finding the Third Proportional to 437 and 659.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 437 and 659.50 is: 995.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437 : 659.50 = 659.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437/659.50 = 659.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437x = 659.50 × 659.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437x = 434,940.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,940.25/437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 995.29
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