Finding the Third Proportional to 234.75 and 371.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 234.75 and 371.25 is: 587.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234.75 : 371.25 = 371.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234.75/371.25 = 371.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234.75x = 371.25 × 371.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234.75x = 137,826.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,826.56/234.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587.12
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