Finding the Third Proportional to 235.75 and 517
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Solution
The third proportional to 235.75 and 517 is: 1,133.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235.75 : 517 = 517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235.75/517 = 517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235.75x = 517 × 517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235.75x = 267,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,289/235.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,133.78
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