Finding the Third Proportional to 541.50 and 627
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Solution
The third proportional to 541.50 and 627 is: 726
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541.50 : 627 = 627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541.50/627 = 627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541.50x = 627 × 627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541.50x = 393,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,129/541.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726
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