Finding the Third Proportional to 115.75 and 228.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 115.75 and 228.50 is: 451.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115.75 : 228.50 = 228.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115.75/228.50 = 228.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115.75x = 228.50 × 228.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115.75x = 52,212.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,212.25/115.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451.08
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