Finding the Third Proportional to 281 and 573.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 281 and 573.50 is: 1,170.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281 : 573.50 = 573.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281/573.50 = 573.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281x = 573.50 × 573.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281x = 328,902.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,902.25/281 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,170.47
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