Finding the Third Proportional to 623.75 and 923.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 623.75 and 923.50 is: 1,367.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623.75 : 923.50 = 923.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623.75/923.50 = 923.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623.75x = 923.50 × 923.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623.75x = 852,852.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 852,852.25/623.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,367.30
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