Finding the Third Proportional to 645.75 and 721.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 645.75 and 721.50 is: 806.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
645.75 : 721.50 = 721.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
645.75/721.50 = 721.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
645.75x = 721.50 × 721.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
645.75x = 520,562.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,562.25/645.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806.14
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