Finding the Third Proportional to 505.75 and 710.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 505.75 and 710.50 is: 998.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505.75 : 710.50 = 710.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505.75/710.50 = 710.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505.75x = 710.50 × 710.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505.75x = 504,810.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,810.25/505.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 998.14
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