Finding the Third Proportional to 277.25 and 554.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 277.25 and 554.50 is: 1,109
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277.25 : 554.50 = 554.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277.25/554.50 = 554.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277.25x = 554.50 × 554.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277.25x = 307,470.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,470.25/277.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,109
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