Finding the Third Proportional to 679.50 and 1,419
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Solution
The third proportional to 679.50 and 1,419 is: 2,963.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679.50 : 1,419 = 1,419 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679.50/1,419 = 1,419/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679.50x = 1,419 × 1,419 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679.50x = 2,013,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,013,561/679.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,963.30
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