Finding the Third Proportional to 545.50 and 656.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 545.50 and 656.50 is: 790.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545.50 : 656.50 = 656.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545.50/656.50 = 656.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545.50x = 656.50 × 656.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545.50x = 430,992.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,992.25/545.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790.09
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