Finding the Third Proportional to 252.50 and 383.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 252.50 and 383.50 is: 582.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252.50 : 383.50 = 383.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252.50/383.50 = 383.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252.50x = 383.50 × 383.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252.50x = 147,072.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,072.25/252.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582.46
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