Finding the Third Proportional to 221.25 and 362.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 221.25 and 362.25 is: 593.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221.25 : 362.25 = 362.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221.25/362.25 = 362.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221.25x = 362.25 × 362.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221.25x = 131,225.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,225.06/221.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593.11
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