Finding the Third Proportional to 455.50 and 553.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 455.50 and 553.50 is: 672.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455.50 : 553.50 = 553.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455.50/553.50 = 553.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455.50x = 553.50 × 553.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455.50x = 306,362.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,362.25/455.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672.58
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