Finding the Third Proportional to 629.50 and 906.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 629.50 and 906.50 is: 1,305.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629.50 : 906.50 = 906.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629.50/906.50 = 906.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629.50x = 906.50 × 906.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629.50x = 821,742.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 821,742.25/629.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,305.39
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