Finding the Third Proportional to 248.06 and 302.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 248.06 and 302.06 is: 367.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248.06 : 302.06 = 302.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248.06/302.06 = 302.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248.06x = 302.06 × 302.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248.06x = 91,241.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,241.75/248.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367.82
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