Finding the Third Proportional to 517.50 and 744
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Solution
The third proportional to 517.50 and 744 is: 1,069.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517.50 : 744 = 744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517.50/744 = 744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517.50x = 744 × 744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517.50x = 553,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,536/517.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,069.63
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