Finding the Third Proportional to 261.50 and 435.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 261.50 and 435.75 is: 726.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261.50 : 435.75 = 435.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261.50/435.75 = 435.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261.50x = 435.75 × 435.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261.50x = 189,878.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,878.06/261.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726.11
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