Finding the Third Proportional to 251.44 and 391.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 251.44 and 391.50 is: 609.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251.44 : 391.50 = 391.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251.44/391.50 = 391.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251.44x = 391.50 × 391.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251.44x = 153,272.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,272.25/251.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609.58
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