Finding the Third Proportional to 650.25 and 769.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 650.25 and 769.50 is: 910.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650.25 : 769.50 = 769.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650.25/769.50 = 769.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650.25x = 769.50 × 769.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650.25x = 592,130.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,130.25/650.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910.62
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