Finding the Third Proportional to 181.50 and 231
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Solution
The third proportional to 181.50 and 231 is: 294
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181.50 : 231 = 231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181.50/231 = 231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181.50x = 231 × 231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181.50x = 53,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,361/181.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294
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