Finding the Third Proportional to 545 and 639.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 545 and 639.50 is: 750.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545 : 639.50 = 639.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545/639.50 = 639.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545x = 639.50 × 639.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545x = 408,960.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,960.25/545 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750.39
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