Finding the Third Proportional to 515.25 and 580.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 515.25 and 580.50 is: 654.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515.25 : 580.50 = 580.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515.25/580.50 = 580.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515.25x = 580.50 × 580.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515.25x = 336,980.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,980.25/515.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654.01
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