Finding the Third Proportional to 369.75 and 502.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 369.75 and 502.50 is: 682.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369.75 : 502.50 = 502.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369.75/502.50 = 502.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369.75x = 502.50 × 502.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369.75x = 252,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,506.25/369.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682.91
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