Finding the Third Proportional to 453 and 685.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 453 and 685.50 is: 1,037.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453 : 685.50 = 685.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453/685.50 = 685.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453x = 685.50 × 685.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453x = 469,910.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 469,910.25/453 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,037.33
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