Finding the Third Proportional to 441.50 and 649
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Solution
The third proportional to 441.50 and 649 is: 954.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
441.50 : 649 = 649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
441.50/649 = 649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
441.50x = 649 × 649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
441.50x = 421,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,201/441.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954.02
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