Finding the Third Proportional to 533.50 and 572.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 533.50 and 572.50 is: 614.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533.50 : 572.50 = 572.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533.50/572.50 = 572.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533.50x = 572.50 × 572.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533.50x = 327,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,756.25/533.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 614.35
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