Finding the Third Proportional to 332.75 and 716
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Solution
The third proportional to 332.75 and 716 is: 1,540.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332.75 : 716 = 716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332.75/716 = 716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332.75x = 716 × 716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332.75x = 512,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 512,656/332.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,540.66
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