Finding the Third Proportional to 649.50 and 878.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 649.50 and 878.25 is: 1,187.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
649.50 : 878.25 = 878.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
649.50/878.25 = 878.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
649.50x = 878.25 × 878.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
649.50x = 771,323.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 771,323.06/649.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,187.56
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