Finding the Third Proportional to 327.50 and 497.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 327.50 and 497.50 is: 755.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327.50 : 497.50 = 497.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327.50/497.50 = 497.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327.50x = 497.50 × 497.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327.50x = 247,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,506.25/327.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755.74
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