Finding the Third Proportional to 335.25 and 708.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 335.25 and 708.75 is: 1,498.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335.25 : 708.75 = 708.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335.25/708.75 = 708.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335.25x = 708.75 × 708.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335.25x = 502,326.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,326.56/335.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,498.36
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