Finding the Third Proportional to 175 and 447.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 175 and 447.50 is: 1,144.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175 : 447.50 = 447.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175/447.50 = 447.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175x = 447.50 × 447.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175x = 200,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,256.25/175 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,144.32
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