Finding the Third Proportional to 323 and 501
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Solution
The third proportional to 323 and 501 is: 777.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323 : 501 = 501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323/501 = 501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323x = 501 × 501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323x = 251,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,001/323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777.09
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