Finding the Third Proportional to 454 and 670.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 454 and 670.50 is: 990.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454 : 670.50 = 670.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454/670.50 = 670.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454x = 670.50 × 670.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454x = 449,570.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,570.25/454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990.24
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