Finding the Third Proportional to 523.13 and 694.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 523.13 and 694.50 is: 922.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523.13 : 694.50 = 694.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523.13/694.50 = 694.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523.13x = 694.50 × 694.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523.13x = 482,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 482,330.25/523.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 922.02
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