Finding the Third Proportional to 89 and 232.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 89 and 232.50 is: 607.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89 : 232.50 = 232.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89/232.50 = 232.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89x = 232.50 × 232.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89x = 54,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,056.25/89 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607.37
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