Finding the Third Proportional to 398.50 and 549
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Solution
The third proportional to 398.50 and 549 is: 756.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
398.50 : 549 = 549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
398.50/549 = 549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
398.50x = 549 × 549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
398.50x = 301,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,401/398.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756.34
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