Finding the Third Proportional to 112.50 and 240
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Solution
The third proportional to 112.50 and 240 is: 512
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112.50 : 240 = 240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112.50/240 = 240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112.50x = 240 × 240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112.50x = 57,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,600/112.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512
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