Finding the Third Proportional to 265.50 and 338
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Solution
The third proportional to 265.50 and 338 is: 430.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265.50 : 338 = 338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265.50/338 = 338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265.50x = 338 × 338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265.50x = 114,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,244/265.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430.30
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