Finding the Third Proportional to 360.75 and 790.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 360.75 and 790.50 is: 1,732.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360.75 : 790.50 = 790.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360.75/790.50 = 790.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360.75x = 790.50 × 790.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360.75x = 624,890.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 624,890.25/360.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,732.20
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