Finding the Third Proportional to 472.50 and 565.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 472.50 and 565.50 is: 676.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472.50 : 565.50 = 565.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472.50/565.50 = 565.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472.50x = 565.50 × 565.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472.50x = 319,790.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,790.25/472.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676.80
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