Finding the Third Proportional to 197.75 and 237.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 197.75 and 237.50 is: 285.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197.75 : 237.50 = 237.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197.75/237.50 = 237.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197.75x = 237.50 × 237.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197.75x = 56,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,406.25/197.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285.24
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