Finding the Third Proportional to 200 and 437.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 200 and 437.50 is: 957.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200 : 437.50 = 437.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200/437.50 = 437.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200x = 437.50 × 437.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200x = 191,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,406.25/200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957.03
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