Finding the Third Proportional to 346.50 and 807.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 346.50 and 807.75 is: 1,883.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346.50 : 807.75 = 807.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346.50/807.75 = 807.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346.50x = 807.75 × 807.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346.50x = 652,460.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 652,460.06/346.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,883.00
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