Finding the Third Proportional to 356.50 and 538.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 356.50 and 538.75 is: 814.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356.50 : 538.75 = 538.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356.50/538.75 = 538.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356.50x = 538.75 × 538.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356.50x = 290,251.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,251.56/356.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814.17
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