Finding the Third Proportional to 105.50 and 277
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Solution
The third proportional to 105.50 and 277 is: 727.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105.50 : 277 = 277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105.50/277 = 277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105.50x = 277 × 277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105.50x = 76,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,729/105.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727.29
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