Finding the Third Proportional to 185.75 and 226.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 185.75 and 226.75 is: 276.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185.75 : 226.75 = 226.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185.75/226.75 = 226.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185.75x = 226.75 × 226.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185.75x = 51,415.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,415.56/185.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276.80
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