Finding the Third Proportional to 287.50 and 578
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Solution
The third proportional to 287.50 and 578 is: 1,162.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287.50 : 578 = 578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287.50/578 = 578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287.50x = 578 × 578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287.50x = 334,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,084/287.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,162.03
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