Finding the Third Proportional to 353.75 and 770.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 353.75 and 770.50 is: 1,678.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353.75 : 770.50 = 770.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353.75/770.50 = 770.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353.75x = 770.50 × 770.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353.75x = 593,670.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 593,670.25/353.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,678.22
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