Finding the Third Proportional to 397 and 525.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 397 and 525.50 is: 695.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
397 : 525.50 = 525.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
397/525.50 = 525.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
397x = 525.50 × 525.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
397x = 276,150.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,150.25/397 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695.59
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