Finding the Third Proportional to 536.50 and 721.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 536.50 and 721.50 is: 970.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536.50 : 721.50 = 721.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536.50/721.50 = 721.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536.50x = 721.50 × 721.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536.50x = 520,562.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,562.25/536.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 970.29
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