Finding the Third Proportional to 179.50 and 295.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 179.50 and 295.50 is: 486.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179.50 : 295.50 = 295.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179.50/295.50 = 295.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179.50x = 295.50 × 295.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179.50x = 87,320.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,320.25/179.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486.46
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