Finding the Third Proportional to 636.50 and 948
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Solution
The third proportional to 636.50 and 948 is: 1,411.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636.50 : 948 = 948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636.50/948 = 948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636.50x = 948 × 948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636.50x = 898,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 898,704/636.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,411.95
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