Finding the Third Proportional to 480 and 625
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Solution
The third proportional to 480 and 625 is: 813.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480 : 625 = 625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480/625 = 625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480x = 625 × 625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480x = 390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,625/480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813.80
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