Finding the Third Proportional to 246.75 and 503.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 246.75 and 503.50 is: 1,027.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246.75 : 503.50 = 503.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246.75/503.50 = 503.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246.75x = 503.50 × 503.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246.75x = 253,512.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,512.25/246.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,027.41
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