Finding the Third Proportional to 182.25 and 319.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 182.25 and 319.50 is: 560.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182.25 : 319.50 = 319.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182.25/319.50 = 319.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182.25x = 319.50 × 319.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182.25x = 102,080.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,080.25/182.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560.11
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