Finding the Third Proportional to 674.16 and 899.65
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Solution
The third proportional to 674.16 and 899.65 is: 1,200.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674.16 : 899.65 = 899.65 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674.16/899.65 = 899.65/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674.16x = 899.65 × 899.65 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674.16x = 809,367.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 809,367.31/674.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,200.56
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