Finding the Third Proportional to 650.50 and 859
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Solution
The third proportional to 650.50 and 859 is: 1,134.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650.50 : 859 = 859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650.50/859 = 859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650.50x = 859 × 859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650.50x = 737,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 737,881/650.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,134.33
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