Finding the Third Proportional to 239.50 and 265.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 239.50 and 265.50 is: 294.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239.50 : 265.50 = 265.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239.50/265.50 = 265.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239.50x = 265.50 × 265.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239.50x = 70,490.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,490.25/239.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294.32
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