Finding the Third Proportional to 242.50 and 331
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Solution
The third proportional to 242.50 and 331 is: 451.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242.50 : 331 = 331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242.50/331 = 331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242.50x = 331 × 331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242.50x = 109,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,561/242.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451.80
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