Finding the Third Proportional to 569.75 and 645.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 569.75 and 645.50 is: 731.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569.75 : 645.50 = 645.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569.75/645.50 = 645.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569.75x = 645.50 × 645.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569.75x = 416,670.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,670.25/569.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731.32
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