Finding the Third Proportional to 195.50 and 365.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 195.50 and 365.50 is: 683.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195.50 : 365.50 = 365.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195.50/365.50 = 365.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195.50x = 365.50 × 365.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195.50x = 133,590.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,590.25/195.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683.33
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