Finding the Third Proportional to 503.63 and 604.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 503.63 and 604.13 is: 724.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503.63 : 604.13 = 604.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503.63/604.13 = 604.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503.63x = 604.13 × 604.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503.63x = 364,967.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,967.02/503.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724.68
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