Finding the Third Proportional to 260.25 and 550.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 260.25 and 550.50 is: 1,164.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260.25 : 550.50 = 550.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260.25/550.50 = 550.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260.25x = 550.50 × 550.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260.25x = 303,050.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,050.25/260.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,164.46
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