Finding the Third Proportional to 459.75 and 654.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 459.75 and 654.75 is: 932.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459.75 : 654.75 = 654.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459.75/654.75 = 654.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459.75x = 654.75 × 654.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459.75x = 428,697.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,697.56/459.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932.46
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