Finding the Third Proportional to 413.75 and 563.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 413.75 and 563.50 is: 767.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
413.75 : 563.50 = 563.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
413.75/563.50 = 563.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
413.75x = 563.50 × 563.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
413.75x = 317,532.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,532.25/413.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767.45
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