Finding the Third Proportional to 325.75 and 636.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 325.75 and 636.50 is: 1,243.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325.75 : 636.50 = 636.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325.75/636.50 = 636.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325.75x = 636.50 × 636.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325.75x = 405,132.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,132.25/325.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,243.69
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