Finding the Third Proportional to 209.25 and 454.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 209.25 and 454.50 is: 987.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209.25 : 454.50 = 454.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209.25/454.50 = 454.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209.25x = 454.50 × 454.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209.25x = 206,570.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,570.25/209.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987.19
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