Finding the Third Proportional to 363 and 592.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 363 and 592.50 is: 967.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363 : 592.50 = 592.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363/592.50 = 592.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363x = 592.50 × 592.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363x = 351,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,056.25/363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967.10
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