Finding the Third Proportional to 266.50 and 701.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 266.50 and 701.50 is: 1,846.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266.50 : 701.50 = 701.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266.50/701.50 = 701.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266.50x = 701.50 × 701.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266.50x = 492,102.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 492,102.25/266.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,846.54
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