Finding the Third Proportional to 329.50 and 611
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Solution
The third proportional to 329.50 and 611 is: 1,132.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329.50 : 611 = 611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329.50/611 = 611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329.50x = 611 × 611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329.50x = 373,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,321/329.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,132.99
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