Finding the Third Proportional to 252.75 and 388.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 252.75 and 388.50 is: 597.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252.75 : 388.50 = 388.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252.75/388.50 = 388.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252.75x = 388.50 × 388.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252.75x = 150,932.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,932.25/252.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597.16
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