Finding the Third Proportional to 381.50 and 708.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 381.50 and 708.50 is: 1,315.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381.50 : 708.50 = 708.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381.50/708.50 = 708.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381.50x = 708.50 × 708.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381.50x = 501,972.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,972.25/381.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,315.79
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