Finding the Third Proportional to 162.75 and 204.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 162.75 and 204.75 is: 257.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162.75 : 204.75 = 204.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162.75/204.75 = 204.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162.75x = 204.75 × 204.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162.75x = 41,922.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,922.56/162.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257.59
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