Finding the Third Proportional to 566 and 850
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Solution
The third proportional to 566 and 850 is: 1,276.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566 : 850 = 850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566/850 = 850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566x = 850 × 850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566x = 722,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 722,500/566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,276.50
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