Finding the Third Proportional to 340.88 and 742.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 340.88 and 742.50 is: 1,617.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340.88 : 742.50 = 742.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340.88/742.50 = 742.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340.88x = 742.50 × 742.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340.88x = 551,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,306.25/340.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,617.33
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