Finding the Third Proportional to 391 and 514.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 391 and 514.50 is: 677.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391 : 514.50 = 514.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391/514.50 = 514.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391x = 514.50 × 514.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391x = 264,710.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,710.25/391 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677.01
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