Finding the Third Proportional to 567.50 and 778.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 567.50 and 778.50 is: 1,067.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567.50 : 778.50 = 778.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567.50/778.50 = 778.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567.50x = 778.50 × 778.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567.50x = 606,062.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 606,062.25/567.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,067.95
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