Finding the Third Proportional to 459 and 646.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 459 and 646.50 is: 910.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459 : 646.50 = 646.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459/646.50 = 646.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459x = 646.50 × 646.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459x = 417,962.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,962.25/459 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910.59
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