Finding the Third Proportional to 288.50 and 412.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 288.50 and 412.75 is: 590.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288.50 : 412.75 = 412.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288.50/412.75 = 412.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288.50x = 412.75 × 412.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288.50x = 170,362.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,362.56/288.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590.51
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