Finding the Third Proportional to 114 and 306
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Solution
The third proportional to 114 and 306 is: 821.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114 : 306 = 306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114/306 = 306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114x = 306 × 306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114x = 93,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,636/114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 821.37
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