Finding the Third Proportional to 227.25 and 303
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Solution
The third proportional to 227.25 and 303 is: 404
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227.25 : 303 = 303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227.25/303 = 303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227.25x = 303 × 303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227.25x = 91,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,809/227.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404
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