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Finding the Third Proportional to 297.25 and 375

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Solution

The third proportional to 297.25 and 375 is: 473.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.25 : 375 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.25/375 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.25x = 375 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.25x = 140,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,625/297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.09

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