Finding the Third Proportional to 203.50 and 216.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 203.50 and 216.50 is: 230.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203.50 : 216.50 = 216.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203.50/216.50 = 216.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203.50x = 216.50 × 216.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203.50x = 46,872.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,872.25/203.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230.33
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