Finding the Third Proportional to 334.50 and 504.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 334.50 and 504.75 is: 761.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334.50 : 504.75 = 504.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334.50/504.75 = 504.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334.50x = 504.75 × 504.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334.50x = 254,772.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,772.56/334.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761.65
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