Finding the Third Proportional to 221 and 549.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 221 and 549.50 is: 1,366.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221 : 549.50 = 549.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221/549.50 = 549.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221x = 549.50 × 549.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221x = 301,950.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,950.25/221 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,366.29
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