Finding the Third Proportional to 282 and 550
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Solution
The third proportional to 282 and 550 is: 1,072.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282 : 550 = 550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282/550 = 550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282x = 550 × 550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282x = 302,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,500/282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,072.70
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