Finding the Third Proportional to 688.50 and 1,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 688.50 and 1,458 is: 3,087.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688.50 : 1,458 = 1,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688.50/1,458 = 1,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688.50x = 1,458 × 1,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688.50x = 2,125,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,125,764/688.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,087.53
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