Finding the Third Proportional to 447.38 and 613.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 447.38 and 613.13 is: 840.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447.38 : 613.13 = 613.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447.38/613.13 = 613.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447.38x = 613.13 × 613.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447.38x = 375,922.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,922.27/447.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840.28
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