Finding the Third Proportional to 609.75 and 969.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 609.75 and 969.75 is: 1,542.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609.75 : 969.75 = 969.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609.75/969.75 = 969.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609.75x = 969.75 × 969.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609.75x = 940,415.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 940,415.06/609.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,542.30
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