Finding the Third Proportional to 663.75 and 706.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 663.75 and 706.50 is: 752.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
663.75 : 706.50 = 706.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
663.75/706.50 = 706.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
663.75x = 706.50 × 706.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
663.75x = 499,142.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,142.25/663.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752.00
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