Finding the Third Proportional to 382.50 and 824
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Solution
The third proportional to 382.50 and 824 is: 1,775.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382.50 : 824 = 824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382.50/824 = 824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382.50x = 824 × 824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382.50x = 678,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 678,976/382.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,775.10
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