Finding the Third Proportional to 231.75 and 357.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 231.75 and 357.75 is: 552.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231.75 : 357.75 = 357.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231.75/357.75 = 357.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231.75x = 357.75 × 357.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231.75x = 127,985.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,985.06/231.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552.25
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