Finding the Third Proportional to 630.75 and 745.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 630.75 and 745.50 is: 881.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630.75 : 745.50 = 745.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630.75/745.50 = 745.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630.75x = 745.50 × 745.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630.75x = 555,770.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,770.25/630.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 881.13
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