Finding the Third Proportional to 309.50 and 673.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 309.50 and 673.50 is: 1,465.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309.50 : 673.50 = 673.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309.50/673.50 = 673.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309.50x = 673.50 × 673.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309.50x = 453,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,602.25/309.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,465.60
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