Finding the Third Proportional to 637.59 and 1,469.53
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Solution
The third proportional to 637.59 and 1,469.53 is: 3,386.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637.59 : 1,469.53 = 1,469.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637.59/1,469.53 = 1,469.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637.59x = 1,469.53 × 1,469.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637.59x = 2,159,522.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,159,522.09/637.59 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,386.99
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