Finding the Third Proportional to 188.50 and 309.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 188.50 and 309.25 is: 507.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188.50 : 309.25 = 309.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188.50/309.25 = 309.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188.50x = 309.25 × 309.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188.50x = 95,635.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,635.56/188.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507.35
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