Finding the Third Proportional to 226.50 and 288.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 226.50 and 288.75 is: 368.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226.50 : 288.75 = 288.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226.50/288.75 = 288.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226.50x = 288.75 × 288.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226.50x = 83,376.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,376.56/226.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368.11
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