Finding the Third Proportional to 357 and 661.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 357 and 661.50 is: 1,225.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357 : 661.50 = 661.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357/661.50 = 661.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357x = 661.50 × 661.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357x = 437,582.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,582.25/357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,225.72
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