Finding the Third Proportional to 477.44 and 644.16
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Solution
The third proportional to 477.44 and 644.16 is: 869.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477.44 : 644.16 = 644.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477.44/644.16 = 644.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477.44x = 644.16 × 644.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477.44x = 414,937.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,937.27/477.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 869.09
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