Finding the Third Proportional to 373 and 543.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 373 and 543.50 is: 791.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373 : 543.50 = 543.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373/543.50 = 543.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373x = 543.50 × 543.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373x = 295,392.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,392.25/373 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791.94
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