Finding the Third Proportional to 544.50 and 825
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Solution
The third proportional to 544.50 and 825 is: 1,250
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544.50 : 825 = 825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544.50/825 = 825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544.50x = 825 × 825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544.50x = 680,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 680,625/544.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,250
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