Finding the Third Proportional to 280.75 and 367.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 280.75 and 367.50 is: 481.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280.75 : 367.50 = 367.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280.75/367.50 = 367.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280.75x = 367.50 × 367.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280.75x = 135,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,056.25/280.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481.06
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