Finding the Third Proportional to 182.25 and 337.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 182.25 and 337.50 is: 625
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182.25 : 337.50 = 337.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182.25/337.50 = 337.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182.25x = 337.50 × 337.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182.25x = 113,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,906.25/182.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625
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