Finding the Third Proportional to 614.25 and 949.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 614.25 and 949.50 is: 1,467.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614.25 : 949.50 = 949.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614.25/949.50 = 949.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614.25x = 949.50 × 949.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614.25x = 901,550.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 901,550.25/614.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,467.73
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