Finding the Third Proportional to 302.25 and 625.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 302.25 and 625.50 is: 1,294.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302.25 : 625.50 = 625.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302.25/625.50 = 625.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302.25x = 625.50 × 625.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302.25x = 391,250.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,250.25/302.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,294.46
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