Finding the Third Proportional to 303.75 and 715.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 303.75 and 715.50 is: 1,685.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303.75 : 715.50 = 715.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303.75/715.50 = 715.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303.75x = 715.50 × 715.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303.75x = 511,940.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 511,940.25/303.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,685.40
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