Finding the Third Proportional to 249.75 and 371.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 249.75 and 371.25 is: 551.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249.75 : 371.25 = 371.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249.75/371.25 = 371.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249.75x = 371.25 × 371.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249.75x = 137,826.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,826.56/249.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551.86
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