Finding the Third Proportional to 365.25 and 520.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 365.25 and 520.50 is: 741.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365.25 : 520.50 = 520.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365.25/520.50 = 520.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365.25x = 520.50 × 520.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365.25x = 270,920.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,920.25/365.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741.74
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