Finding the Third Proportional to 619.50 and 852.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 619.50 and 852.50 is: 1,173.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619.50 : 852.50 = 852.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619.50/852.50 = 852.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619.50x = 852.50 × 852.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619.50x = 726,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,756.25/619.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,173.13
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