Finding the Third Proportional to 195 and 257.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 195 and 257.63 is: 340.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195 : 257.63 = 257.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195/257.63 = 257.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195x = 257.63 × 257.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195x = 66,370.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,370.64/195 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340.36
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