Finding the Third Proportional to 558.50 and 852.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 558.50 and 852.50 is: 1,301.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558.50 : 852.50 = 852.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558.50/852.50 = 852.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558.50x = 852.50 × 852.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558.50x = 726,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,756.25/558.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,301.26
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