Finding the Third Proportional to 197.50 and 332.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 197.50 and 332.50 is: 559.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197.50 : 332.50 = 332.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197.50/332.50 = 332.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197.50x = 332.50 × 332.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197.50x = 110,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,556.25/197.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559.78
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