Finding the Third Proportional to 655.50 and 1,432.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 655.50 and 1,432.50 is: 3,130.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655.50 : 1,432.50 = 1,432.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655.50/1,432.50 = 1,432.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655.50x = 1,432.50 × 1,432.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655.50x = 2,052,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,052,056.25/655.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,130.52
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