Finding the Third Proportional to 267 and 301.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 267 and 301.50 is: 340.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267 : 301.50 = 301.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267/301.50 = 301.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267x = 301.50 × 301.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267x = 90,902.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,902.25/267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340.46
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