Finding the Third Proportional to 367 and 797.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 367 and 797.50 is: 1,732.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367 : 797.50 = 797.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367/797.50 = 797.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367x = 797.50 × 797.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367x = 636,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 636,006.25/367 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,732.99
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