Finding the Third Proportional to 174.75 and 283.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 174.75 and 283.50 is: 459.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174.75 : 283.50 = 283.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174.75/283.50 = 283.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174.75x = 283.50 × 283.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174.75x = 80,372.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,372.25/174.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459.93
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