Finding the Third Proportional to 457.50 and 609.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 457.50 and 609.75 is: 812.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
457.50 : 609.75 = 609.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
457.50/609.75 = 609.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
457.50x = 609.75 × 609.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
457.50x = 371,795.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 371,795.06/457.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812.67
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