Finding the Third Proportional to 118.75 and 225.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 118.75 and 225.50 is: 428.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118.75 : 225.50 = 225.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118.75/225.50 = 225.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118.75x = 225.50 × 225.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118.75x = 50,850.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,850.25/118.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428.21
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