Finding the Third Proportional to 281.25 and 565.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 281.25 and 565.50 is: 1,137.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281.25 : 565.50 = 565.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281.25/565.50 = 565.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281.25x = 565.50 × 565.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281.25x = 319,790.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,790.25/281.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,137.03
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