Finding the Third Proportional to 102.94 and 249.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 102.94 and 249.75 is: 605.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102.94 : 249.75 = 249.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102.94/249.75 = 249.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102.94x = 249.75 × 249.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102.94x = 62,375.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,375.06/102.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605.95
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