Finding the Third Proportional to 631.50 and 999.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 631.50 and 999.50 is: 1,581.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631.50 : 999.50 = 999.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631.50/999.50 = 999.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631.50x = 999.50 × 999.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631.50x = 999,000.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 999,000.25/631.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,581.95
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