Finding the Third Proportional to 297 and 632.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 297 and 632.50 is: 1,346.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297 : 632.50 = 632.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297/632.50 = 632.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297x = 632.50 × 632.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297x = 400,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,056.25/297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,346.99
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