Finding the Third Proportional to 552.50 and 725.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 552.50 and 725.50 is: 952.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552.50 : 725.50 = 725.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552.50/725.50 = 725.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552.50x = 725.50 × 725.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552.50x = 526,350.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 526,350.25/552.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952.67
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