Finding the Third Proportional to 267.75 and 346.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 267.75 and 346.50 is: 448.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267.75 : 346.50 = 346.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267.75/346.50 = 346.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267.75x = 346.50 × 346.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267.75x = 120,062.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,062.25/267.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448.41
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