Finding the Third Proportional to 600.75 and 985.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 600.75 and 985.50 is: 1,616.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600.75 : 985.50 = 985.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600.75/985.50 = 985.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600.75x = 985.50 × 985.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600.75x = 971,210.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 971,210.25/600.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,616.66
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