Finding the Third Proportional to 388.75 and 594.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 388.75 and 594.50 is: 909.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388.75 : 594.50 = 594.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388.75/594.50 = 594.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388.75x = 594.50 × 594.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388.75x = 353,430.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,430.25/388.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909.15
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