Finding the Third Proportional to 616 and 915.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 616 and 915.50 is: 1,360.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616 : 915.50 = 915.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616/915.50 = 915.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616x = 915.50 × 915.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616x = 838,140.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 838,140.25/616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,360.62
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