Finding the Third Proportional to 431.25 and 714
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Solution
The third proportional to 431.25 and 714 is: 1,182.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431.25 : 714 = 714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431.25/714 = 714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431.25x = 714 × 714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431.25x = 509,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,796/431.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,182.14
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