Finding the Third Proportional to 633.50 and 1,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 633.50 and 1,505 is: 3,575.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633.50 : 1,505 = 1,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633.50/1,505 = 1,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633.50x = 1,505 × 1,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633.50x = 2,265,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,265,025/633.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,575.41
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