Finding the Third Proportional to 279.50 and 315
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Solution
The third proportional to 279.50 and 315 is: 355.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279.50 : 315 = 315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279.50/315 = 315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279.50x = 315 × 315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279.50x = 99,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,225/279.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355.01
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