Finding the Third Proportional to 263 and 334.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 263 and 334.50 is: 425.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263 : 334.50 = 334.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263/334.50 = 334.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263x = 334.50 × 334.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263x = 111,890.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,890.25/263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425.44
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