Finding the Third Proportional to 532.50 and 960
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Solution
The third proportional to 532.50 and 960 is: 1,730.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532.50 : 960 = 960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532.50/960 = 960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532.50x = 960 × 960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532.50x = 921,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,600/532.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,730.70
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