Finding the Third Proportional to 259.50 and 293.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 259.50 and 293.25 is: 331.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259.50 : 293.25 = 293.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259.50/293.25 = 293.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259.50x = 293.25 × 293.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259.50x = 85,995.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,995.56/259.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331.39
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