Finding the Third Proportional to 322.50 and 454.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 322.50 and 454.75 is: 641.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322.50 : 454.75 = 454.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322.50/454.75 = 454.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322.50x = 454.75 × 454.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322.50x = 206,797.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,797.56/322.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641.23
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