Finding the Third Proportional to 325.50 and 414.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 325.50 and 414.50 is: 527.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325.50 : 414.50 = 414.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325.50/414.50 = 414.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325.50x = 414.50 × 414.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325.50x = 171,810.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,810.25/325.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527.83
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