Finding the Third Proportional to 577 and 852.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 577 and 852.50 is: 1,259.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577 : 852.50 = 852.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577/852.50 = 852.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577x = 852.50 × 852.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577x = 726,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,756.25/577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,259.54
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