Finding the Third Proportional to 205.50 and 254.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 205.50 and 254.50 is: 315.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205.50 : 254.50 = 254.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205.50/254.50 = 254.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205.50x = 254.50 × 254.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205.50x = 64,770.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,770.25/205.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315.18
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