Finding the Third Proportional to 108.75 and 235.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 108.75 and 235.50 is: 509.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108.75 : 235.50 = 235.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108.75/235.50 = 235.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108.75x = 235.50 × 235.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108.75x = 55,460.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,460.25/108.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509.98
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