Finding the Third Proportional to 215.25 and 457.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 215.25 and 457.50 is: 972.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215.25 : 457.50 = 457.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215.25/457.50 = 457.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215.25x = 457.50 × 457.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215.25x = 209,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,306.25/215.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972.39
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