Finding the Third Proportional to 371 and 700
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Solution
The third proportional to 371 and 700 is: 1,320.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371 : 700 = 700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371/700 = 700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371x = 700 × 700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371x = 490,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,000/371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,320.75
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