Finding the Third Proportional to 510 and 721.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 510 and 721.50 is: 1,020.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510 : 721.50 = 721.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510/721.50 = 721.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510x = 721.50 × 721.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510x = 520,562.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,562.25/510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,020.71
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