Finding the Third Proportional to 640 and 919.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 640 and 919.50 is: 1,321.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640 : 919.50 = 919.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640/919.50 = 919.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640x = 919.50 × 919.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640x = 845,480.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 845,480.25/640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,321.06
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