Finding the Third Proportional to 503 and 664.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 503 and 664.50 is: 877.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503 : 664.50 = 664.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503/664.50 = 664.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503x = 664.50 × 664.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503x = 441,560.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,560.25/503 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 877.85
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