Finding the Third Proportional to 454.20 and 666.35
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Solution
The third proportional to 454.20 and 666.35 is: 977.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454.20 : 666.35 = 666.35 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454.20/666.35 = 666.35/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454.20x = 666.35 × 666.35 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454.20x = 444,024.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,024.40/454.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977.59
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