Finding the Third Proportional to 456.75 and 600.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 456.75 and 600.75 is: 790.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456.75 : 600.75 = 600.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456.75/600.75 = 600.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456.75x = 600.75 × 600.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456.75x = 360,900.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,900.56/456.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790.15
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