Finding the Third Proportional to 566 and 642.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 566 and 642.50 is: 729.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566 : 642.50 = 642.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566/642.50 = 642.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566x = 642.50 × 642.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566x = 412,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,806.25/566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729.34
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