Finding the Third Proportional to 572.50 and 701.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 572.50 and 701.50 is: 859.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572.50 : 701.50 = 701.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572.50/701.50 = 701.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572.50x = 701.50 × 701.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572.50x = 492,102.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 492,102.25/572.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859.57
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