Finding the Third Proportional to 371 and 540.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 371 and 540.50 is: 787.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371 : 540.50 = 540.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371/540.50 = 540.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371x = 540.50 × 540.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371x = 292,140.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,140.25/371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787.44
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