Finding the Third Proportional to 445 and 671.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 445 and 671.50 is: 1,013.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445 : 671.50 = 671.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445/671.50 = 671.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445x = 671.50 × 671.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445x = 450,912.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,912.25/445 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,013.29
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