Finding the Third Proportional to 450.13 and 657.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 450.13 and 657.75 is: 961.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450.13 : 657.75 = 657.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450.13/657.75 = 657.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450.13x = 657.75 × 657.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450.13x = 432,635.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,635.06/450.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 961.14
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