Finding the Third Proportional to 504.50 and 610.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 504.50 and 610.75 is: 739.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504.50 : 610.75 = 610.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504.50/610.75 = 610.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504.50x = 610.75 × 610.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504.50x = 373,015.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,015.56/504.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739.38
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