Finding the Third Proportional to 241.50 and 310.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 241.50 and 310.25 is: 398.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241.50 : 310.25 = 310.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241.50/310.25 = 310.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241.50x = 310.25 × 310.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241.50x = 96,255.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,255.06/241.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398.57
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