Finding the Third Proportional to 645 and 811.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 645 and 811.50 is: 1,020.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
645 : 811.50 = 811.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
645/811.50 = 811.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
645x = 811.50 × 811.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
645x = 658,532.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 658,532.25/645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,020.98
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