Finding the Third Proportional to 504.75 and 657.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 504.75 and 657.38 is: 856.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504.75 : 657.38 = 657.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504.75/657.38 = 657.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504.75x = 657.38 × 657.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504.75x = 432,141.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,141.89/504.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856.15
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