Finding the Third Proportional to 270 and 299.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 270 and 299.25 is: 331.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270 : 299.25 = 299.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270/299.25 = 299.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270x = 299.25 × 299.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270x = 89,550.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,550.56/270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331.67
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