Finding the Third Proportional to 663.75 and 905.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 663.75 and 905.50 is: 1,235.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
663.75 : 905.50 = 905.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
663.75/905.50 = 905.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
663.75x = 905.50 × 905.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
663.75x = 819,930.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 819,930.25/663.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,235.30
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