Finding the Third Proportional to 184.50 and 360.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 184.50 and 360.75 is: 705.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184.50 : 360.75 = 360.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184.50/360.75 = 360.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184.50x = 360.75 × 360.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184.50x = 130,140.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,140.56/184.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705.37
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