Finding the Third Proportional to 328.50 and 531
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Solution
The third proportional to 328.50 and 531 is: 858.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328.50 : 531 = 531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328.50/531 = 531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328.50x = 531 × 531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328.50x = 281,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,961/328.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858.33
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