Finding the Third Proportional to 283.50 and 600.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 283.50 and 600.50 is: 1,271.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283.50 : 600.50 = 600.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283.50/600.50 = 600.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283.50x = 600.50 × 600.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283.50x = 360,600.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,600.25/283.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,271.96
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