Finding the Third Proportional to 571.50 and 688.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 571.50 and 688.50 is: 829.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571.50 : 688.50 = 688.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571.50/688.50 = 688.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571.50x = 688.50 × 688.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571.50x = 474,032.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 474,032.25/571.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829.45
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