Finding the Third Proportional to 341.50 and 507.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 341.50 and 507.75 is: 754.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341.50 : 507.75 = 507.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341.50/507.75 = 507.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341.50x = 507.75 × 507.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341.50x = 257,810.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,810.06/341.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754.93
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