Finding the Third Proportional to 281.25 and 412.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 281.25 and 412.88 is: 606.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281.25 : 412.88 = 412.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281.25/412.88 = 412.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281.25x = 412.88 × 412.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281.25x = 170,465.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,465.77/281.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606.10
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