Finding the Third Proportional to 182 and 443.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 182 and 443.75 is: 1,081.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182 : 443.75 = 443.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182/443.75 = 443.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182x = 443.75 × 443.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182x = 196,914.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,914.06/182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,081.95
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