Finding the Third Proportional to 92 and 224.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 92 and 224.75 is: 549.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92 : 224.75 = 224.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92/224.75 = 224.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92x = 224.75 × 224.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92x = 50,512.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,512.56/92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549.05
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