Finding the Third Proportional to 577.50 and 640.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 577.50 and 640.50 is: 710.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577.50 : 640.50 = 640.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577.50/640.50 = 640.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577.50x = 640.50 × 640.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577.50x = 410,240.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,240.25/577.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710.37
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