Finding the Third Proportional to 202.50 and 317.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 202.50 and 317.25 is: 497.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202.50 : 317.25 = 317.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202.50/317.25 = 317.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202.50x = 317.25 × 317.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202.50x = 100,647.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,647.56/202.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497.03
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