Finding the Third Proportional to 598.50 and 642.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 598.50 and 642.75 is: 690.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598.50 : 642.75 = 642.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598.50/642.75 = 642.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598.50x = 642.75 × 642.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598.50x = 413,127.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 413,127.56/598.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690.27
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