Finding the Third Proportional to 265.50 and 540
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Solution
The third proportional to 265.50 and 540 is: 1,098.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265.50 : 540 = 540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265.50/540 = 540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265.50x = 540 × 540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265.50x = 291,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,600/265.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,098.31
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