Finding the Third Proportional to 643.50 and 981
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Solution
The third proportional to 643.50 and 981 is: 1,495.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643.50 : 981 = 981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643.50/981 = 981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643.50x = 981 × 981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643.50x = 962,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 962,361/643.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,495.51
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