Finding the Third Proportional to 186.50 and 455.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 186.50 and 455.50 is: 1,112.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186.50 : 455.50 = 455.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186.50/455.50 = 455.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186.50x = 455.50 × 455.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186.50x = 207,480.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,480.25/186.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,112.49
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