Finding the Third Proportional to 232.50 and 265.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 232.50 and 265.50 is: 303.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232.50 : 265.50 = 265.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232.50/265.50 = 265.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232.50x = 265.50 × 265.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232.50x = 70,490.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,490.25/232.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303.18
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