Finding the Third Proportional to 313 and 650.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 313 and 650.50 is: 1,351.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313 : 650.50 = 650.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313/650.50 = 650.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313x = 650.50 × 650.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313x = 423,150.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 423,150.25/313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,351.92
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