Finding the Third Proportional to 95.25 and 184.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 95.25 and 184.50 is: 357.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95.25 : 184.50 = 184.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95.25/184.50 = 184.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95.25x = 184.50 × 184.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95.25x = 34,040.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,040.25/95.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357.38
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