Finding the Third Proportional to 233 and 251.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 233 and 251.50 is: 271.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233 : 251.50 = 251.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233/251.50 = 251.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233x = 251.50 × 251.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233x = 63,252.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,252.25/233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271.47
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