Finding the Third Proportional to 169 and 285.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 169 and 285.50 is: 482.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169 : 285.50 = 285.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169/285.50 = 285.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169x = 285.50 × 285.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169x = 81,510.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,510.25/169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482.31
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