Finding the Third Proportional to 611.50 and 664
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Solution
The third proportional to 611.50 and 664 is: 721.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611.50 : 664 = 664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611.50/664 = 664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611.50x = 664 × 664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611.50x = 440,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,896/611.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721.01
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