Finding the Third Proportional to 562.50 and 861.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 562.50 and 861.75 is: 1,320.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562.50 : 861.75 = 861.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562.50/861.75 = 861.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562.50x = 861.75 × 861.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562.50x = 742,613.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 742,613.06/562.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,320.20
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