Finding the Third Proportional to 263.25 and 408.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 263.25 and 408.38 is: 633.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263.25 : 408.38 = 408.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263.25/408.38 = 408.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263.25x = 408.38 × 408.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263.25x = 166,770.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,770.14/263.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633.50
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