Finding the Third Proportional to 95.44 and 200.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 95.44 and 200.81 is: 422.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95.44 : 200.81 = 200.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95.44/200.81 = 200.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95.44x = 200.81 × 200.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95.44x = 40,325.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,325.66/95.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422.53
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