Finding the Third Proportional to 225.47 and 291.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 225.47 and 291.94 is: 378.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225.47 : 291.94 = 291.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225.47/291.94 = 291.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225.47x = 291.94 × 291.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225.47x = 85,227.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,227.50/225.47 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378.00
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