Finding the Third Proportional to 181.75 and 318.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 181.75 and 318.50 is: 558.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181.75 : 318.50 = 318.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181.75/318.50 = 318.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181.75x = 318.50 × 318.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181.75x = 101,442.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,442.25/181.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558.14
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