Finding the Third Proportional to 250 and 350.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 250 and 350.50 is: 491.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250 : 350.50 = 350.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250/350.50 = 350.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250x = 350.50 × 350.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250x = 122,850.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,850.25/250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491.40
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