Finding the Third Proportional to 260.69 and 362.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 260.69 and 362.09 is: 502.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260.69 : 362.09 = 362.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260.69/362.09 = 362.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260.69x = 362.09 × 362.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260.69x = 131,111.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,111.88/260.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502.95
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