Finding the Third Proportional to 190.31 and 249.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 190.31 and 249.75 is: 327.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190.31 : 249.75 = 249.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190.31/249.75 = 249.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190.31x = 249.75 × 249.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190.31x = 62,375.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,375.06/190.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327.75
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