Finding the Third Proportional to 115.50 and 254.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 115.50 and 254.25 is: 559.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115.50 : 254.25 = 254.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115.50/254.25 = 254.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115.50x = 254.25 × 254.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115.50x = 64,643.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,643.06/115.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559.68
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