Finding the Third Proportional to 197.44 and 288.56
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Solution
The third proportional to 197.44 and 288.56 is: 421.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197.44 : 288.56 = 288.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197.44/288.56 = 288.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197.44x = 288.56 × 288.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197.44x = 83,268.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,268.32/197.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421.75
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