Finding the Third Proportional to 333.75 and 726
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Solution
The third proportional to 333.75 and 726 is: 1,579.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333.75 : 726 = 726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333.75/726 = 726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333.75x = 726 × 726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333.75x = 527,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 527,076/333.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,579.25
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