Finding the Third Proportional to 395.75 and 505.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 395.75 and 505.75 is: 646.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395.75 : 505.75 = 505.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395.75/505.75 = 505.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395.75x = 505.75 × 505.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395.75x = 255,783.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,783.06/395.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646.32
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