Finding the Third Proportional to 272.25 and 367.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 272.25 and 367.88 is: 497.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272.25 : 367.88 = 367.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272.25/367.88 = 367.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272.25x = 367.88 × 367.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272.25x = 135,332.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,332.02/272.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497.09
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