Finding the Third Proportional to 602 and 805.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 602 and 805.50 is: 1,077.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602 : 805.50 = 805.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602/805.50 = 805.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602x = 805.50 × 805.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602x = 648,830.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 648,830.25/602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,077.79
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