Finding the Third Proportional to 542.25 and 640.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 542.25 and 640.50 is: 756.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
542.25 : 640.50 = 640.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
542.25/640.50 = 640.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
542.25x = 640.50 × 640.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
542.25x = 410,240.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,240.25/542.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756.55
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