Finding the Third Proportional to 269 and 360.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 269 and 360.75 is: 483.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269 : 360.75 = 360.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269/360.75 = 360.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269x = 360.75 × 360.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269x = 130,140.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,140.56/269 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483.79
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