Finding the Third Proportional to 186.50 and 356
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Solution
The third proportional to 186.50 and 356 is: 679.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186.50 : 356 = 356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186.50/356 = 356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186.50x = 356 × 356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186.50x = 126,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,736/186.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679.55
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