Finding the Third Proportional to 403.50 and 502.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 403.50 and 502.50 is: 625.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403.50 : 502.50 = 502.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403.50/502.50 = 502.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403.50x = 502.50 × 502.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403.50x = 252,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,506.25/403.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625.79
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