Finding the Third Proportional to 327 and 577.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 327 and 577.50 is: 1,019.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327 : 577.50 = 577.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327/577.50 = 577.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327x = 577.50 × 577.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327x = 333,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 333,506.25/327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,019.90
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