Finding the Third Proportional to 116 and 266.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 116 and 266.25 is: 611.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116 : 266.25 = 266.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116/266.25 = 266.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116x = 266.25 × 266.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116x = 70,889.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,889.06/116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611.11
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