Finding the Third Proportional to 506.50 and 717
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Solution
The third proportional to 506.50 and 717 is: 1,014.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506.50 : 717 = 717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506.50/717 = 717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506.50x = 717 × 717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506.50x = 514,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 514,089/506.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014.98
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