Finding the Third Proportional to 235.50 and 356.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 235.50 and 356.50 is: 539.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235.50 : 356.50 = 356.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235.50/356.50 = 356.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235.50x = 356.50 × 356.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235.50x = 127,092.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,092.25/235.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539.67
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