Finding the Third Proportional to 265.50 and 398.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 265.50 and 398.25 is: 597.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265.50 : 398.25 = 398.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265.50/398.25 = 398.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265.50x = 398.25 × 398.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265.50x = 158,603.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,603.06/265.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597.38
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