Finding the Third Proportional to 630.50 and 924.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 630.50 and 924.50 is: 1,355.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630.50 : 924.50 = 924.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630.50/924.50 = 924.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630.50x = 924.50 × 924.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630.50x = 854,700.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 854,700.25/630.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,355.59
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