Finding the Third Proportional to 274.50 and 318
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Solution
The third proportional to 274.50 and 318 is: 368.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274.50 : 318 = 318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274.50/318 = 318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274.50x = 318 × 318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274.50x = 101,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,124/274.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368.39
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