Finding the Third Proportional to 606.75 and 1,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 606.75 and 1,449 is: 3,460.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
606.75 : 1,449 = 1,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
606.75/1,449 = 1,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
606.75x = 1,449 × 1,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
606.75x = 2,099,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,099,601/606.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,460.41
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