Finding the Third Proportional to 259.50 and 336.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 259.50 and 336.50 is: 436.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259.50 : 336.50 = 336.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259.50/336.50 = 336.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259.50x = 336.50 × 336.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259.50x = 113,232.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,232.25/259.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436.35
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