Finding the Third Proportional to 521.50 and 620.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 521.50 and 620.50 is: 738.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521.50 : 620.50 = 620.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521.50/620.50 = 620.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521.50x = 620.50 × 620.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521.50x = 385,020.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,020.25/521.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738.29
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