Finding the Third Proportional to 213.50 and 251.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 213.50 and 251.50 is: 296.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213.50 : 251.50 = 251.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213.50/251.50 = 251.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213.50x = 251.50 × 251.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213.50x = 63,252.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,252.25/213.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296.26
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