Finding the Third Proportional to 228.50 and 297.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 228.50 and 297.75 is: 387.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228.50 : 297.75 = 297.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228.50/297.75 = 297.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228.50x = 297.75 × 297.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228.50x = 88,655.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,655.06/228.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387.99
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