Finding the Third Proportional to 640.50 and 739.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 640.50 and 739.50 is: 853.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640.50 : 739.50 = 739.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640.50/739.50 = 739.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640.50x = 739.50 × 739.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640.50x = 546,860.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,860.25/640.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853.80
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