Finding the Third Proportional to 626.50 and 1,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 626.50 and 1,349 is: 2,904.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
626.50 : 1,349 = 1,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
626.50/1,349 = 1,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
626.50x = 1,349 × 1,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
626.50x = 1,819,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,819,801/626.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,904.71
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