Finding the Third Proportional to 610.50 and 957
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Solution
The third proportional to 610.50 and 957 is: 1,500.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610.50 : 957 = 957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610.50/957 = 957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610.50x = 957 × 957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610.50x = 915,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 915,849/610.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,500.16
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