Finding the Third Proportional to 306.50 and 658.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 306.50 and 658.50 is: 1,414.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306.50 : 658.50 = 658.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306.50/658.50 = 658.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306.50x = 658.50 × 658.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306.50x = 433,622.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,622.25/306.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,414.75
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