Finding the Third Proportional to 299.25 and 382.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 299.25 and 382.50 is: 488.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299.25 : 382.50 = 382.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299.25/382.50 = 382.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299.25x = 382.50 × 382.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299.25x = 146,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,306.25/299.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488.91
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