Finding the Third Proportional to 289.50 and 318.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 289.50 and 318.75 is: 350.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289.50 : 318.75 = 318.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289.50/318.75 = 318.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289.50x = 318.75 × 318.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289.50x = 101,601.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,601.56/289.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350.96
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