Finding the Third Proportional to 92.25 and 191.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 92.25 and 191.25 is: 396.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92.25 : 191.25 = 191.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92.25/191.25 = 191.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92.25x = 191.25 × 191.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92.25x = 36,576.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,576.56/92.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396.49
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