Finding the Third Proportional to 367 and 568.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 367 and 568.50 is: 880.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367 : 568.50 = 568.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367/568.50 = 568.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367x = 568.50 × 568.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367x = 323,192.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,192.25/367 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880.63
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