Finding the Third Proportional to 197.25 and 283.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 197.25 and 283.50 is: 407.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197.25 : 283.50 = 283.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197.25/283.50 = 283.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197.25x = 283.50 × 283.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197.25x = 80,372.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,372.25/197.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407.46
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