Finding the Third Proportional to 268 and 356
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Solution
The third proportional to 268 and 356 is: 472.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268 : 356 = 356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268/356 = 356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268x = 356 × 356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268x = 126,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,736/268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472.90
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