Finding the Third Proportional to 110.50 and 129
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Solution
The third proportional to 110.50 and 129 is: 150.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110.50 : 129 = 129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110.50/129 = 129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110.50x = 129 × 129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110.50x = 16,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,641/110.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150.60
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