Finding the Third Proportional to 544.50 and 772.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 544.50 and 772.50 is: 1,095.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544.50 : 772.50 = 772.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544.50/772.50 = 772.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544.50x = 772.50 × 772.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544.50x = 596,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 596,756.25/544.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,095.97
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