Finding the Third Proportional to 680.50 and 948.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 680.50 and 948.75 is: 1,322.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680.50 : 948.75 = 948.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680.50/948.75 = 948.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680.50x = 948.75 × 948.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680.50x = 900,126.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 900,126.56/680.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,322.74
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