Finding the Third Proportional to 237.50 and 302.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 237.50 and 302.75 is: 385.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237.50 : 302.75 = 302.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237.50/302.75 = 302.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237.50x = 302.75 × 302.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237.50x = 91,657.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,657.56/237.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385.93
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