Finding the Third Proportional to 655.50 and 931.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 655.50 and 931.50 is: 1,323.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655.50 : 931.50 = 931.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655.50/931.50 = 931.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655.50x = 931.50 × 931.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655.50x = 867,692.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 867,692.25/655.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,323.71
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