Finding the Third Proportional to 282.50 and 426.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 282.50 and 426.75 is: 644.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282.50 : 426.75 = 426.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282.50/426.75 = 426.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282.50x = 426.75 × 426.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282.50x = 182,115.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,115.56/282.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644.66
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