Finding the Third Proportional to 256.50 and 604.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 256.50 and 604.50 is: 1,424.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256.50 : 604.50 = 604.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256.50/604.50 = 604.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256.50x = 604.50 × 604.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256.50x = 365,420.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,420.25/256.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,424.64
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