Finding the Third Proportional to 169 and 261.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 169 and 261.50 is: 404.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169 : 261.50 = 261.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169/261.50 = 261.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169x = 261.50 × 261.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169x = 68,382.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,382.25/169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404.63
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