Finding the Third Proportional to 644.50 and 745.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 644.50 and 745.50 is: 862.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644.50 : 745.50 = 745.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644.50/745.50 = 745.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644.50x = 745.50 × 745.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644.50x = 555,770.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,770.25/644.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862.33
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