Finding the Third Proportional to 659.50 and 1,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 659.50 and 1,409 is: 3,010.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659.50 : 1,409 = 1,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659.50/1,409 = 1,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659.50x = 1,409 × 1,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659.50x = 1,985,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,985,281/659.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,010.28
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