Finding the Third Proportional to 629.50 and 1,356.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 629.50 and 1,356.50 is: 2,923.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629.50 : 1,356.50 = 1,356.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629.50/1,356.50 = 1,356.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629.50x = 1,356.50 × 1,356.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629.50x = 1,840,092.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,840,092.25/629.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,923.10
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