Finding the Third Proportional to 398.25 and 580.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 398.25 and 580.50 is: 846.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
398.25 : 580.50 = 580.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
398.25/580.50 = 580.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
398.25x = 580.50 × 580.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
398.25x = 336,980.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,980.25/398.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846.15
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