Finding the Third Proportional to 508.50 and 697.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 508.50 and 697.50 is: 956.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508.50 : 697.50 = 697.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508.50/697.50 = 697.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508.50x = 697.50 × 697.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508.50x = 486,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 486,506.25/508.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956.75
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