Finding the Third Proportional to 213 and 575.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 213 and 575.50 is: 1,554.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213 : 575.50 = 575.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213/575.50 = 575.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213x = 575.50 × 575.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213x = 331,200.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,200.25/213 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,554.93
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