Finding the Third Proportional to 519.50 and 652.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 519.50 and 652.50 is: 819.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519.50 : 652.50 = 652.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519.50/652.50 = 652.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519.50x = 652.50 × 652.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519.50x = 425,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,756.25/519.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819.55
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