Finding the Third Proportional to 220.75 and 267.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 220.75 and 267.75 is: 324.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220.75 : 267.75 = 267.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220.75/267.75 = 267.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220.75x = 267.75 × 267.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220.75x = 71,690.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,690.06/220.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324.76
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