Finding the Third Proportional to 540.75 and 583.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 540.75 and 583.50 is: 629.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540.75 : 583.50 = 583.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540.75/583.50 = 583.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540.75x = 583.50 × 583.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540.75x = 340,472.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,472.25/540.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629.63
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