Finding the Third Proportional to 323 and 871.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 323 and 871.50 is: 2,351.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323 : 871.50 = 871.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323/871.50 = 871.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323x = 871.50 × 871.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323x = 759,512.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 759,512.25/323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,351.43
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