Finding the Third Proportional to 577.50 and 624
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Solution
The third proportional to 577.50 and 624 is: 674.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577.50 : 624 = 624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577.50/624 = 624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577.50x = 624 × 624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577.50x = 389,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,376/577.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674.24
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