Finding the Third Proportional to 229.50 and 360.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 229.50 and 360.25 is: 565.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229.50 : 360.25 = 360.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229.50/360.25 = 360.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229.50x = 360.25 × 360.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229.50x = 129,780.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,780.06/229.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565.49
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