Finding the Third Proportional to 265 and 475.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 265 and 475.50 is: 853.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265 : 475.50 = 475.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265/475.50 = 475.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265x = 475.50 × 475.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265x = 226,100.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,100.25/265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853.21
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