Finding the Third Proportional to 281.50 and 302.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 281.50 and 302.50 is: 325.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281.50 : 302.50 = 302.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281.50/302.50 = 302.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281.50x = 302.50 × 302.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281.50x = 91,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,506.25/281.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325.07
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