Finding the Third Proportional to 458.50 and 843
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Solution
The third proportional to 458.50 and 843 is: 1,549.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458.50 : 843 = 843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458.50/843 = 843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458.50x = 843 × 843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458.50x = 710,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 710,649/458.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,549.94
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