Finding the Third Proportional to 80.75 and 195
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Solution
The third proportional to 80.75 and 195 is: 470.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80.75 : 195 = 195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80.75/195 = 195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80.75x = 195 × 195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80.75x = 38,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,025/80.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 470.90
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