Finding the Third Proportional to 355.50 and 553
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Solution
The third proportional to 355.50 and 553 is: 860.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355.50 : 553 = 553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355.50/553 = 553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355.50x = 553 × 553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355.50x = 305,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,809/355.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860.22
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