Finding the Third Proportional to 327 and 517.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 327 and 517.50 is: 818.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327 : 517.50 = 517.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327/517.50 = 517.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327x = 517.50 × 517.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327x = 267,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,806.25/327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818.98
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