Finding the Third Proportional to 199.13 and 295.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 199.13 and 295.31 is: 437.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199.13 : 295.31 = 295.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199.13/295.31 = 295.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199.13x = 295.31 × 295.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199.13x = 87,209.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,209.47/199.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437.96
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