Finding the Third Proportional to 671.25 and 718.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 671.25 and 718.50 is: 769.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671.25 : 718.50 = 718.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671.25/718.50 = 718.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671.25x = 718.50 × 718.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671.25x = 516,242.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,242.25/671.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769.08
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