Finding the Third Proportional to 672.75 and 814.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 672.75 and 814.50 is: 986.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
672.75 : 814.50 = 814.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
672.75/814.50 = 814.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
672.75x = 814.50 × 814.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
672.75x = 663,410.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 663,410.25/672.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986.12
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