Finding the Third Proportional to 270.50 and 408.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 270.50 and 408.50 is: 616.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270.50 : 408.50 = 408.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270.50/408.50 = 408.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270.50x = 408.50 × 408.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270.50x = 166,872.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,872.25/270.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616.90
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