Finding the Third Proportional to 252.14 and 288.80
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Solution
The third proportional to 252.14 and 288.80 is: 330.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252.14 : 288.80 = 288.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252.14/288.80 = 288.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252.14x = 288.80 × 288.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252.14x = 83,405.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,405.33/252.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330.79
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