Finding the Third Proportional to 410.75 and 546.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 410.75 and 546.75 is: 727.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410.75 : 546.75 = 546.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410.75/546.75 = 546.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410.75x = 546.75 × 546.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410.75x = 298,935.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,935.56/410.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727.78
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