Finding the Third Proportional to 229.25 and 419.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 229.25 and 419.75 is: 768.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229.25 : 419.75 = 419.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229.25/419.75 = 419.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229.25x = 419.75 × 419.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229.25x = 176,190.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,190.06/229.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768.55
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