Finding the Third Proportional to 589.50 and 850.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 589.50 and 850.50 is: 1,227.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589.50 : 850.50 = 850.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589.50/850.50 = 850.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589.50x = 850.50 × 850.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589.50x = 723,350.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 723,350.25/589.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,227.06
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