Finding the Third Proportional to 454.75 and 664.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 454.75 and 664.50 is: 971.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454.75 : 664.50 = 664.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454.75/664.50 = 664.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454.75x = 664.50 × 664.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454.75x = 441,560.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,560.25/454.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 971.00
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