Finding the Third Proportional to 608.50 and 1,312.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 608.50 and 1,312.50 is: 2,830.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608.50 : 1,312.50 = 1,312.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608.50/1,312.50 = 1,312.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608.50x = 1,312.50 × 1,312.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608.50x = 1,722,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,722,656.25/608.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,830.99
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