Finding the Third Proportional to 538.50 and 675
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Solution
The third proportional to 538.50 and 675 is: 846.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
538.50 : 675 = 675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
538.50/675 = 675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
538.50x = 675 × 675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
538.50x = 455,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,625/538.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846.10
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