Finding the Third Proportional to 94 and 242.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 94 and 242.50 is: 625.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94 : 242.50 = 242.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94/242.50 = 242.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94x = 242.50 × 242.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94x = 58,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,806.25/94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625.60
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