Finding the Third Proportional to 204.50 and 272.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 204.50 and 272.50 is: 363.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204.50 : 272.50 = 272.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204.50/272.50 = 272.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204.50x = 272.50 × 272.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204.50x = 74,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,256.25/204.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363.11
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