Finding the Third Proportional to 98.75 and 242
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Solution
The third proportional to 98.75 and 242 is: 593.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98.75 : 242 = 242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98.75/242 = 242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98.75x = 242 × 242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98.75x = 58,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,564/98.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593.05
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