Finding the Third Proportional to 236.50 and 330.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 236.50 and 330.50 is: 461.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236.50 : 330.50 = 330.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236.50/330.50 = 330.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236.50x = 330.50 × 330.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236.50x = 109,230.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,230.25/236.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461.86
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