Finding the Third Proportional to 603.50 and 811
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Solution
The third proportional to 603.50 and 811 is: 1,089.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603.50 : 811 = 811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603.50/811 = 811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603.50x = 811 × 811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603.50x = 657,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 657,721/603.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,089.84
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