Finding the Third Proportional to 227.50 and 374.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 227.50 and 374.75 is: 617.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227.50 : 374.75 = 374.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227.50/374.75 = 374.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227.50x = 374.75 × 374.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227.50x = 140,437.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,437.56/227.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617.31
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