Finding the Third Proportional to 253.50 and 311.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 253.50 and 311.50 is: 382.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253.50 : 311.50 = 311.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253.50/311.50 = 311.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253.50x = 311.50 × 311.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253.50x = 97,032.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,032.25/253.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382.77
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