Finding the Third Proportional to 554.50 and 617.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 554.50 and 617.50 is: 687.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554.50 : 617.50 = 617.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554.50/617.50 = 617.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554.50x = 617.50 × 617.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554.50x = 381,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,306.25/554.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687.66
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