Finding the Third Proportional to 661.50 and 1,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 661.50 and 1,449 is: 3,174
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
661.50 : 1,449 = 1,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
661.50/1,449 = 1,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
661.50x = 1,449 × 1,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
661.50x = 2,099,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,099,601/661.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,174
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