Finding the Third Proportional to 678.50 and 1,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 678.50 and 1,515 is: 3,382.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
678.50 : 1,515 = 1,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
678.50/1,515 = 1,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
678.50x = 1,515 × 1,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
678.50x = 2,295,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,295,225/678.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,382.79
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