Finding the Third Proportional to 423.75 and 535.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 423.75 and 535.50 is: 676.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423.75 : 535.50 = 535.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423.75/535.50 = 535.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423.75x = 535.50 × 535.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423.75x = 286,760.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,760.25/423.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676.72
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