Finding the Third Proportional to 119 and 189.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 119 and 189.50 is: 301.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119 : 189.50 = 189.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119/189.50 = 189.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119x = 189.50 × 189.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119x = 35,910.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,910.25/119 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301.77
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