Finding the Third Proportional to 548.25 and 804
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Solution
The third proportional to 548.25 and 804 is: 1,179.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548.25 : 804 = 804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548.25/804 = 804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548.25x = 804 × 804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548.25x = 646,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 646,416/548.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,179.05
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