Finding the Third Proportional to 261.38 and 365.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 261.38 and 365.63 is: 511.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261.38 : 365.63 = 365.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261.38/365.63 = 365.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261.38x = 365.63 × 365.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261.38x = 133,681.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,681.64/261.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511.46
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