Finding the Third Proportional to 267 and 583.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 267 and 583.50 is: 1,275.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267 : 583.50 = 583.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267/583.50 = 583.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267x = 583.50 × 583.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267x = 340,472.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,472.25/267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,275.18
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