Finding the Third Proportional to 603 and 721.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 603 and 721.50 is: 863.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603 : 721.50 = 721.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603/721.50 = 721.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603x = 721.50 × 721.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603x = 520,562.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,562.25/603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 863.29
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