Finding the Third Proportional to 255.66 and 394.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 255.66 and 394.88 is: 609.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255.66 : 394.88 = 394.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255.66/394.88 = 394.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255.66x = 394.88 × 394.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255.66x = 155,926.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,926.27/255.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609.91
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