Finding the Third Proportional to 110.75 and 144.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 110.75 and 144.75 is: 189.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110.75 : 144.75 = 144.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110.75/144.75 = 144.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110.75x = 144.75 × 144.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110.75x = 20,952.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,952.56/110.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189.19
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