Finding the Third Proportional to 670.50 and 760.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 670.50 and 760.50 is: 862.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670.50 : 760.50 = 760.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670.50/760.50 = 760.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670.50x = 760.50 × 760.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670.50x = 578,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 578,360.25/670.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862.58
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