Finding the Third Proportional to 549 and 727.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 549 and 727.50 is: 964.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549 : 727.50 = 727.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549/727.50 = 727.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549x = 727.50 × 727.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549x = 529,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 529,256.25/549 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964.04
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