Finding the Third Proportional to 650.25 and 1,377
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Solution
The third proportional to 650.25 and 1,377 is: 2,916
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650.25 : 1,377 = 1,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650.25/1,377 = 1,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650.25x = 1,377 × 1,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650.25x = 1,896,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,896,129/650.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,916
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