Finding the Third Proportional to 210.75 and 358.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 210.75 and 358.50 is: 609.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210.75 : 358.50 = 358.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210.75/358.50 = 358.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210.75x = 358.50 × 358.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210.75x = 128,522.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,522.25/210.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609.83
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