Finding the Third Proportional to 648 and 937.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 648 and 937.50 is: 1,356.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
648 : 937.50 = 937.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
648/937.50 = 937.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
648x = 937.50 × 937.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
648x = 878,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 878,906.25/648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,356.34
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