Finding the Third Proportional to 269.50 and 511
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Solution
The third proportional to 269.50 and 511 is: 968.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269.50 : 511 = 511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269.50/511 = 511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269.50x = 511 × 511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269.50x = 261,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,121/269.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968.91
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