Finding the Third Proportional to 263.75 and 527.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 263.75 and 527.50 is: 1,055
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263.75 : 527.50 = 527.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263.75/527.50 = 527.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263.75x = 527.50 × 527.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263.75x = 278,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,256.25/263.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,055
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