Finding the Third Proportional to 341.25 and 743.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 341.25 and 743.25 is: 1,618.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341.25 : 743.25 = 743.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341.25/743.25 = 743.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341.25x = 743.25 × 743.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341.25x = 552,420.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552,420.56/341.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,618.81
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