Finding the Third Proportional to 630.50 and 984
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Solution
The third proportional to 630.50 and 984 is: 1,535.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630.50 : 984 = 984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630.50/984 = 984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630.50x = 984 × 984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630.50x = 968,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 968,256/630.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,535.70
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