Finding the Third Proportional to 425.50 and 750.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 425.50 and 750.50 is: 1,323.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425.50 : 750.50 = 750.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425.50/750.50 = 750.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425.50x = 750.50 × 750.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425.50x = 563,250.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,250.25/425.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,323.74
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