Finding the Third Proportional to 618.75 and 1,402.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 618.75 and 1,402.50 is: 3,179
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618.75 : 1,402.50 = 1,402.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618.75/1,402.50 = 1,402.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618.75x = 1,402.50 × 1,402.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618.75x = 1,967,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,967,006.25/618.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,179
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