Finding the Third Proportional to 541.50 and 741
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Solution
The third proportional to 541.50 and 741 is: 1,014
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541.50 : 741 = 741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541.50/741 = 741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541.50x = 741 × 741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541.50x = 549,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,081/541.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014
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