Finding the Third Proportional to 282.50 and 335
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Solution
The third proportional to 282.50 and 335 is: 397.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282.50 : 335 = 335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282.50/335 = 335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282.50x = 335 × 335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282.50x = 112,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,225/282.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397.26
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