Finding the Third Proportional to 267 and 291
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Solution
The third proportional to 267 and 291 is: 317.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267 : 291 = 291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267/291 = 291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267x = 291 × 291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267x = 84,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,681/267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317.16
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