Finding the Third Proportional to 253.50 and 321.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 253.50 and 321.75 is: 408.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253.50 : 321.75 = 321.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253.50/321.75 = 321.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253.50x = 321.75 × 321.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253.50x = 103,523.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,523.06/253.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408.38
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