Finding the Third Proportional to 291.50 and 327.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 291.50 and 327.50 is: 367.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291.50 : 327.50 = 327.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291.50/327.50 = 327.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291.50x = 327.50 × 327.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291.50x = 107,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,256.25/291.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367.95
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