Finding the Third Proportional to 501.75 and 635.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 501.75 and 635.50 is: 804.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501.75 : 635.50 = 635.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501.75/635.50 = 635.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501.75x = 635.50 × 635.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501.75x = 403,860.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,860.25/501.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804.90
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