Finding the Third Proportional to 447 and 647.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 447 and 647.25 is: 937.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447 : 647.25 = 647.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447/647.25 = 647.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447x = 647.25 × 647.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447x = 418,932.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,932.56/447 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 937.21
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