Finding the Third Proportional to 251 and 559
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Solution
The third proportional to 251 and 559 is: 1,244.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251 : 559 = 559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251/559 = 559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251x = 559 × 559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251x = 312,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,481/251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,244.94
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