Finding the Third Proportional to 609 and 655
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Solution
The third proportional to 609 and 655 is: 704.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609 : 655 = 655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609/655 = 655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609x = 655 × 655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609x = 429,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,025/609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704.47
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