Finding the Third Proportional to 323.25 and 495.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 323.25 and 495.75 is: 760.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323.25 : 495.75 = 495.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323.25/495.75 = 495.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323.25x = 495.75 × 495.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323.25x = 245,768.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,768.06/323.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760.30
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