Finding the Third Proportional to 270.50 and 557
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Solution
The third proportional to 270.50 and 557 is: 1,146.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270.50 : 557 = 557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270.50/557 = 557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270.50x = 557 × 557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270.50x = 310,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,249/270.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,146.95
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