Finding the Third Proportional to 358.50 and 880.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 358.50 and 880.50 is: 2,162.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358.50 : 880.50 = 880.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358.50/880.50 = 880.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358.50x = 880.50 × 880.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358.50x = 775,280.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 775,280.25/358.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,162.57
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