Finding the Third Proportional to 195.75 and 261
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Solution
The third proportional to 195.75 and 261 is: 348
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195.75 : 261 = 261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195.75/261 = 261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195.75x = 261 × 261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195.75x = 68,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,121/195.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348
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