Finding the Third Proportional to 610 and 915.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 610 and 915.50 is: 1,374.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610 : 915.50 = 915.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610/915.50 = 915.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610x = 915.50 × 915.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610x = 838,140.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 838,140.25/610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,374.00
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