Finding the Third Proportional to 438 and 640.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 438 and 640.50 is: 936.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438 : 640.50 = 640.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438/640.50 = 640.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438x = 640.50 × 640.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438x = 410,240.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,240.25/438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936.62
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