Finding the Third Proportional to 253.50 and 394.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 253.50 and 394.50 is: 613.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253.50 : 394.50 = 394.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253.50/394.50 = 394.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253.50x = 394.50 × 394.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253.50x = 155,630.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,630.25/253.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613.93
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