Finding the Third Proportional to 119.25 and 234
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Solution
The third proportional to 119.25 and 234 is: 459.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119.25 : 234 = 234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119.25/234 = 234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119.25x = 234 × 234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119.25x = 54,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,756/119.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459.17
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