Finding the Third Proportional to 110.25 and 199.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 110.25 and 199.50 is: 361
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110.25 : 199.50 = 199.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110.25/199.50 = 199.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110.25x = 199.50 × 199.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110.25x = 39,800.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,800.25/110.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361
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