Finding the Third Proportional to 245.50 and 581.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 245.50 and 581.50 is: 1,377.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245.50 : 581.50 = 581.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245.50/581.50 = 581.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245.50x = 581.50 × 581.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245.50x = 338,142.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,142.25/245.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,377.36
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