Finding the Third Proportional to 433.50 and 511.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 433.50 and 511.50 is: 603.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433.50 : 511.50 = 511.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433.50/511.50 = 511.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433.50x = 511.50 × 511.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433.50x = 261,632.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,632.25/433.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603.53
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