Finding the Third Proportional to 514.50 and 735.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 514.50 and 735.75 is: 1,052.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
514.50 : 735.75 = 735.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
514.50/735.75 = 735.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
514.50x = 735.75 × 735.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
514.50x = 541,328.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 541,328.06/514.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,052.14
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