Finding the Third Proportional to 371 and 647.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 371 and 647.50 is: 1,130.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371 : 647.50 = 647.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371/647.50 = 647.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371x = 647.50 × 647.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371x = 419,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,256.25/371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,130.07
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