Finding the Third Proportional to 468.75 and 610.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 468.75 and 610.50 is: 795.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468.75 : 610.50 = 610.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468.75/610.50 = 610.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468.75x = 610.50 × 610.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468.75x = 372,710.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,710.25/468.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 795.12
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