Finding the Third Proportional to 201.75 and 213
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Solution
The third proportional to 201.75 and 213 is: 224.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201.75 : 213 = 213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201.75/213 = 213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201.75x = 213 × 213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201.75x = 45,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,369/201.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224.88
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