Finding the Third Proportional to 248.50 and 386.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 248.50 and 386.50 is: 601.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248.50 : 386.50 = 386.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248.50/386.50 = 386.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248.50x = 386.50 × 386.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248.50x = 149,382.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,382.25/248.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 601.14
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