Finding the Third Proportional to 215.16 and 445.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 215.16 and 445.50 is: 922.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215.16 : 445.50 = 445.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215.16/445.50 = 445.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215.16x = 445.50 × 445.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215.16x = 198,470.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,470.25/215.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 922.45
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