Finding the Third Proportional to 352.50 and 765
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Solution
The third proportional to 352.50 and 765 is: 1,660.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352.50 : 765 = 765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352.50/765 = 765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352.50x = 765 × 765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352.50x = 585,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 585,225/352.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,660.21
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