Finding the Third Proportional to 373.50 and 578.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 373.50 and 578.25 is: 895.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373.50 : 578.25 = 578.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373.50/578.25 = 578.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373.50x = 578.25 × 578.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373.50x = 334,373.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,373.06/373.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 895.24
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