Finding the Third Proportional to 629.25 and 971.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 629.25 and 971.25 is: 1,499.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629.25 : 971.25 = 971.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629.25/971.25 = 971.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629.25x = 971.25 × 971.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629.25x = 943,326.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 943,326.56/629.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499.13
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