Finding the Third Proportional to 503.75 and 642.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 503.75 and 642.25 is: 818.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503.75 : 642.25 = 642.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503.75/642.25 = 642.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503.75x = 642.25 × 642.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503.75x = 412,485.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,485.06/503.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818.83
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