Finding the Third Proportional to 104.25 and 197.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 104.25 and 197.50 is: 374.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104.25 : 197.50 = 197.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104.25/197.50 = 197.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104.25x = 197.50 × 197.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104.25x = 39,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,006.25/104.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374.16
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