Finding the Third Proportional to 641.25 and 1,373.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 641.25 and 1,373.63 is: 2,942.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641.25 : 1,373.63 = 1,373.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641.25/1,373.63 = 1,373.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641.25x = 1,373.63 × 1,373.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641.25x = 1,886,845.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,886,845.64/641.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,942.45
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