Finding the Third Proportional to 697.50 and 754.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 697.50 and 754.50 is: 816.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697.50 : 754.50 = 754.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697.50/754.50 = 754.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697.50x = 754.50 × 754.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697.50x = 569,270.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 569,270.25/697.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816.16
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