Finding the Third Proportional to 505.50 and 525.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 505.50 and 525.75 is: 546.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505.50 : 525.75 = 525.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505.50/525.75 = 525.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505.50x = 525.75 × 525.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505.50x = 276,413.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,413.06/505.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546.81
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