Finding the Third Proportional to 310.50 and 400.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 310.50 and 400.75 is: 517.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310.50 : 400.75 = 400.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310.50/400.75 = 400.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310.50x = 400.75 × 400.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310.50x = 160,600.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,600.56/310.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517.23
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