Finding the Third Proportional to 431.50 and 515.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 431.50 and 515.50 is: 615.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431.50 : 515.50 = 515.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431.50/515.50 = 515.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431.50x = 515.50 × 515.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431.50x = 265,740.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,740.25/431.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615.85
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