Finding the Third Proportional to 388.50 and 552.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 388.50 and 552.75 is: 786.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388.50 : 552.75 = 552.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388.50/552.75 = 552.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388.50x = 552.75 × 552.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388.50x = 305,532.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,532.56/388.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786.44
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