Finding the Third Proportional to 674.50 and 911
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Solution
The third proportional to 674.50 and 911 is: 1,230.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674.50 : 911 = 911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674.50/911 = 911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674.50x = 911 × 911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674.50x = 829,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 829,921/674.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,230.42
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