Finding the Third Proportional to 619.50 and 984
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Solution
The third proportional to 619.50 and 984 is: 1,562.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619.50 : 984 = 984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619.50/984 = 984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619.50x = 984 × 984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619.50x = 968,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 968,256/619.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,562.96
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