Finding the Third Proportional to 468.25 and 650.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 468.25 and 650.88 is: 904.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468.25 : 650.88 = 650.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468.25/650.88 = 650.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468.25x = 650.88 × 650.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468.25x = 423,638.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 423,638.27/468.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904.73
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