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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.75 and 250

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.75 and 250 is: 300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 250 = 250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/250 = 250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 250 × 250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 62,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,500/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.84

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