Finding the Third Proportional to 309.75 and 655.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 309.75 and 655.50 is: 1,387.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309.75 : 655.50 = 655.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309.75/655.50 = 655.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309.75x = 655.50 × 655.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309.75x = 429,680.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,680.25/309.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,387.18
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