Finding the Third Proportional to 529.50 and 645
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Solution
The third proportional to 529.50 and 645 is: 785.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529.50 : 645 = 645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529.50/645 = 645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529.50x = 645 × 645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529.50x = 416,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,025/529.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 785.69
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