Finding the Third Proportional to 292.50 and 630
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Solution
The third proportional to 292.50 and 630 is: 1,356.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292.50 : 630 = 630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292.50/630 = 630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292.50x = 630 × 630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292.50x = 396,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,900/292.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,356.92
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