Finding the Third Proportional to 599.25 and 807
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Solution
The third proportional to 599.25 and 807 is: 1,086.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599.25 : 807 = 807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599.25/807 = 807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599.25x = 807 × 807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599.25x = 651,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 651,249/599.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,086.77
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