Finding the Third Proportional to 210.50 and 347.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 210.50 and 347.50 is: 573.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210.50 : 347.50 = 347.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210.50/347.50 = 347.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210.50x = 347.50 × 347.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210.50x = 120,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,756.25/210.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573.66
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