Finding the Third Proportional to 222.50 and 378.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 222.50 and 378.75 is: 644.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222.50 : 378.75 = 378.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222.50/378.75 = 378.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222.50x = 378.75 × 378.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222.50x = 143,451.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,451.56/222.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644.73
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