Finding the Third Proportional to 658 and 885.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 658 and 885.50 is: 1,191.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658 : 885.50 = 885.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658/885.50 = 885.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658x = 885.50 × 885.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658x = 784,110.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 784,110.25/658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,191.66
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