Finding the Third Proportional to 312.50 and 596.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 312.50 and 596.50 is: 1,138.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312.50 : 596.50 = 596.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312.50/596.50 = 596.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312.50x = 596.50 × 596.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312.50x = 355,812.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,812.25/312.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,138.60
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