Finding the Third Proportional to 378.75 and 685.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 378.75 and 685.50 is: 1,240.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378.75 : 685.50 = 685.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378.75/685.50 = 685.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378.75x = 685.50 × 685.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378.75x = 469,910.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 469,910.25/378.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,240.69
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