Finding the Third Proportional to 221.75 and 427.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 221.75 and 427.50 is: 824.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221.75 : 427.50 = 427.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221.75/427.50 = 427.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221.75x = 427.50 × 427.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221.75x = 182,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,756.25/221.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824.15
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