Finding the Third Proportional to 636 and 942.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 636 and 942.50 is: 1,396.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636 : 942.50 = 942.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636/942.50 = 942.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636x = 942.50 × 942.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636x = 888,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 888,306.25/636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,396.71
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