Finding the Third Proportional to 173.75 and 383.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 173.75 and 383.50 is: 846.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173.75 : 383.50 = 383.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173.75/383.50 = 383.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173.75x = 383.50 × 383.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173.75x = 147,072.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,072.25/173.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846.46
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