Finding the Third Proportional to 107.25 and 239.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 107.25 and 239.25 is: 533.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107.25 : 239.25 = 239.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107.25/239.25 = 239.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107.25x = 239.25 × 239.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107.25x = 57,240.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,240.56/107.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533.71
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