Finding the Third Proportional to 628.50 and 807
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Solution
The third proportional to 628.50 and 807 is: 1,036.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628.50 : 807 = 807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628.50/807 = 807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628.50x = 807 × 807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628.50x = 651,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 651,249/628.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,036.20
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