Finding the Third Proportional to 186.75 and 265.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 186.75 and 265.50 is: 377.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186.75 : 265.50 = 265.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186.75/265.50 = 265.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186.75x = 265.50 × 265.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186.75x = 70,490.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,490.25/186.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377.46
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