Finding the Third Proportional to 214.50 and 259.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 214.50 and 259.50 is: 313.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214.50 : 259.50 = 259.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214.50/259.50 = 259.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214.50x = 259.50 × 259.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214.50x = 67,340.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,340.25/214.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313.94
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