Finding the Third Proportional to 279.25 and 594.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 279.25 and 594.50 is: 1,265.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279.25 : 594.50 = 594.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279.25/594.50 = 594.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279.25x = 594.50 × 594.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279.25x = 353,430.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,430.25/279.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,265.64
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