Finding the Third Proportional to 211.75 and 500.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 211.75 and 500.50 is: 1,183
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211.75 : 500.50 = 500.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211.75/500.50 = 500.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211.75x = 500.50 × 500.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211.75x = 250,500.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,500.25/211.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,183
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