Finding the Third Proportional to 112.50 and 300
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Solution
The third proportional to 112.50 and 300 is: 800
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112.50 : 300 = 300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112.50/300 = 300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112.50x = 300 × 300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112.50x = 90,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,000/112.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800
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