Finding the Third Proportional to 199.50 and 291.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 199.50 and 291.50 is: 425.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199.50 : 291.50 = 291.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199.50/291.50 = 291.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199.50x = 291.50 × 291.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199.50x = 84,972.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,972.25/199.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425.93
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