Finding the Third Proportional to 636.75 and 919.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 636.75 and 919.50 is: 1,327.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636.75 : 919.50 = 919.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636.75/919.50 = 919.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636.75x = 919.50 × 919.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636.75x = 845,480.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 845,480.25/636.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,327.81
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