Finding the Third Proportional to 649.50 and 1,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 649.50 and 1,491 is: 3,422.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
649.50 : 1,491 = 1,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
649.50/1,491 = 1,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
649.50x = 1,491 × 1,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
649.50x = 2,223,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,223,081/649.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,422.76
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