Finding the Third Proportional to 446 and 613.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 446 and 613.50 is: 843.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446 : 613.50 = 613.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446/613.50 = 613.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446x = 613.50 × 613.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446x = 376,382.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,382.25/446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843.91
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