Finding the Third Proportional to 651 and 691.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 651 and 691.50 is: 734.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651 : 691.50 = 691.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651/691.50 = 691.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651x = 691.50 × 691.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651x = 478,172.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 478,172.25/651 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734.52
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