Finding the Third Proportional to 359.50 and 780
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Solution
The third proportional to 359.50 and 780 is: 1,692.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359.50 : 780 = 780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359.50/780 = 780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359.50x = 780 × 780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359.50x = 608,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 608,400/359.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,692.35
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