Finding the Third Proportional to 228.75 and 362
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Solution
The third proportional to 228.75 and 362 is: 572.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228.75 : 362 = 362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228.75/362 = 362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228.75x = 362 × 362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228.75x = 131,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,044/228.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572.87
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