Finding the Third Proportional to 249.50 and 356.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 249.50 and 356.25 is: 508.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249.50 : 356.25 = 356.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249.50/356.25 = 356.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249.50x = 356.25 × 356.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249.50x = 126,914.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,914.06/249.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508.67
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