Finding the Third Proportional to 234.50 and 509
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Solution
The third proportional to 234.50 and 509 is: 1,104.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234.50 : 509 = 509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234.50/509 = 509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234.50x = 509 × 509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234.50x = 259,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,081/234.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,104.82
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