Finding the Third Proportional to 318.75 and 741
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Solution
The third proportional to 318.75 and 741 is: 1,722.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318.75 : 741 = 741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318.75/741 = 741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318.75x = 741 × 741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318.75x = 549,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,081/318.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,722.61
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