Finding the Third Proportional to 93.50 and 204.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 93.50 and 204.50 is: 447.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93.50 : 204.50 = 204.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93.50/204.50 = 204.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93.50x = 204.50 × 204.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93.50x = 41,820.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,820.25/93.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447.28
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