Finding the Third Proportional to 665.50 and 879
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Solution
The third proportional to 665.50 and 879 is: 1,160.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
665.50 : 879 = 879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
665.50/879 = 879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
665.50x = 879 × 879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
665.50x = 772,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 772,641/665.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,160.99
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