Finding the Third Proportional to 562 and 743.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 562 and 743.50 is: 983.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562 : 743.50 = 743.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562/743.50 = 743.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562x = 743.50 × 743.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562x = 552,792.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552,792.25/562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983.62
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