Finding the Third Proportional to 240.75 and 508.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 240.75 and 508.50 is: 1,074.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240.75 : 508.50 = 508.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240.75/508.50 = 508.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240.75x = 508.50 × 508.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240.75x = 258,572.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,572.25/240.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,074.03
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