Finding the Third Proportional to 256.50 and 384.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 256.50 and 384.75 is: 577.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256.50 : 384.75 = 384.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256.50/384.75 = 384.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256.50x = 384.75 × 384.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256.50x = 148,032.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,032.56/256.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577.13
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