Finding the Third Proportional to 315 and 511.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 315 and 511.50 is: 830.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315 : 511.50 = 511.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315/511.50 = 511.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315x = 511.50 × 511.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315x = 261,632.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,632.25/315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830.58
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