Finding the Third Proportional to 273.50 and 389.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 273.50 and 389.75 is: 555.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273.50 : 389.75 = 389.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273.50/389.75 = 389.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273.50x = 389.75 × 389.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273.50x = 151,905.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,905.06/273.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555.41
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