Finding the Third Proportional to 87.75 and 228
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Solution
The third proportional to 87.75 and 228 is: 592.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87.75 : 228 = 228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87.75/228 = 228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87.75x = 228 × 228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87.75x = 51,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,984/87.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592.41
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