Finding the Third Proportional to 202.50 and 245
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Solution
The third proportional to 202.50 and 245 is: 296.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202.50 : 245 = 245 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202.50/245 = 245/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202.50x = 245 × 245 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202.50x = 60,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,025/202.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296.42
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