Finding the Third Proportional to 487.50 and 755.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 487.50 and 755.25 is: 1,170.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487.50 : 755.25 = 755.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487.50/755.25 = 755.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487.50x = 755.25 × 755.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487.50x = 570,402.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 570,402.56/487.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,170.06
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