Finding the Third Proportional to 618.50 and 958.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 618.50 and 958.50 is: 1,485.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618.50 : 958.50 = 958.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618.50/958.50 = 958.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618.50x = 958.50 × 958.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618.50x = 918,722.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 918,722.25/618.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,485.40
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