Finding the Third Proportional to 245.25 and 388.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 245.25 and 388.13 is: 614.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245.25 : 388.13 = 388.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245.25/388.13 = 388.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245.25x = 388.13 × 388.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245.25x = 150,641.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,641.02/245.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 614.23
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