Finding the Third Proportional to 431.25 and 658.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 431.25 and 658.50 is: 1,005.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431.25 : 658.50 = 658.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431.25/658.50 = 658.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431.25x = 658.50 × 658.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431.25x = 433,622.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,622.25/431.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,005.50
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