Finding the Third Proportional to 600.75 and 904.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 600.75 and 904.50 is: 1,361.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600.75 : 904.50 = 904.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600.75/904.50 = 904.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600.75x = 904.50 × 904.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600.75x = 818,120.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 818,120.25/600.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,361.83
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