Finding the Third Proportional to 604 and 650
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Solution
The third proportional to 604 and 650 is: 699.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604 : 650 = 650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604/650 = 650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604x = 650 × 650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604x = 422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,500/604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699.50
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