Finding the Third Proportional to 447.19 and 519.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 447.19 and 519.75 is: 604.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447.19 : 519.75 = 519.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447.19/519.75 = 519.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447.19x = 519.75 × 519.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447.19x = 270,140.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,140.06/447.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604.09
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