Finding the Third Proportional to 545.25 and 613.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 545.25 and 613.50 is: 690.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545.25 : 613.50 = 613.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545.25/613.50 = 613.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545.25x = 613.50 × 613.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545.25x = 376,382.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,382.25/545.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690.29
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