Finding the Third Proportional to 444.75 and 523.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 444.75 and 523.50 is: 616.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444.75 : 523.50 = 523.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444.75/523.50 = 523.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444.75x = 523.50 × 523.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444.75x = 274,052.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,052.25/444.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616.19
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