Finding the Third Proportional to 343.50 and 740.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 343.50 and 740.50 is: 1,596.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343.50 : 740.50 = 740.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343.50/740.50 = 740.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343.50x = 740.50 × 740.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343.50x = 548,340.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 548,340.25/343.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,596.33
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