Finding the Third Proportional to 575 and 727.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 575 and 727.50 is: 920.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575 : 727.50 = 727.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575/727.50 = 727.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575x = 727.50 × 727.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575x = 529,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 529,256.25/575 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 920.45
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