Finding the Third Proportional to 277.25 and 407.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 277.25 and 407.50 is: 598.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277.25 : 407.50 = 407.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277.25/407.50 = 407.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277.25x = 407.50 × 407.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277.25x = 166,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,056.25/277.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598.94
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