Finding the Third Proportional to 110.50 and 275
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Solution
The third proportional to 110.50 and 275 is: 684.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110.50 : 275 = 275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110.50/275 = 275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110.50x = 275 × 275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110.50x = 75,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,625/110.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684.39
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