Finding the Third Proportional to 264.50 and 549
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Solution
The third proportional to 264.50 and 549 is: 1,139.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264.50 : 549 = 549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264.50/549 = 549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264.50x = 549 × 549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264.50x = 301,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,401/264.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,139.51
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