Finding the Third Proportional to 615.50 and 799
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Solution
The third proportional to 615.50 and 799 is: 1,037.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615.50 : 799 = 799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615.50/799 = 799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615.50x = 799 × 799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615.50x = 638,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,401/615.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,037.21
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