Finding the Third Proportional to 183 and 349.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 183 and 349.50 is: 667.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183 : 349.50 = 349.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183/349.50 = 349.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183x = 349.50 × 349.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183x = 122,150.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,150.25/183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667.49
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