Finding the Third Proportional to 435 and 571.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 435 and 571.50 is: 750.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435 : 571.50 = 571.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435/571.50 = 571.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435x = 571.50 × 571.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435x = 326,612.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,612.25/435 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750.83
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