Finding the Third Proportional to 650.75 and 1,393.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 650.75 and 1,393.50 is: 2,984.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650.75 : 1,393.50 = 1,393.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650.75/1,393.50 = 1,393.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650.75x = 1,393.50 × 1,393.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650.75x = 1,941,842.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,941,842.25/650.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,984.01
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