Finding the Third Proportional to 504.75 and 580.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 504.75 and 580.50 is: 667.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504.75 : 580.50 = 580.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504.75/580.50 = 580.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504.75x = 580.50 × 580.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504.75x = 336,980.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,980.25/504.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667.62
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