Finding the Third Proportional to 639 and 875.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 639 and 875.50 is: 1,199.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639 : 875.50 = 875.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639/875.50 = 875.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639x = 875.50 × 875.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639x = 766,500.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 766,500.25/639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,199.53
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