Finding the Third Proportional to 251.25 and 363.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 251.25 and 363.75 is: 526.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251.25 : 363.75 = 363.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251.25/363.75 = 363.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251.25x = 363.75 × 363.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251.25x = 132,314.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,314.06/251.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526.62
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