Finding the Third Proportional to 364.50 and 567
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Solution
The third proportional to 364.50 and 567 is: 882
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364.50 : 567 = 567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364.50/567 = 567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364.50x = 567 × 567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364.50x = 321,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,489/364.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882
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