Finding the Third Proportional to 639.50 and 966
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Solution
The third proportional to 639.50 and 966 is: 1,459.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639.50 : 966 = 966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639.50/966 = 966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639.50x = 966 × 966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639.50x = 933,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 933,156/639.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,459.20
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