Finding the Third Proportional to 339.75 and 497.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 339.75 and 497.25 is: 727.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339.75 : 497.25 = 497.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339.75/497.25 = 497.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339.75x = 497.25 × 497.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339.75x = 247,257.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,257.56/339.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727.76
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