Finding the Third Proportional to 119.25 and 280.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 119.25 and 280.13 is: 658.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119.25 : 280.13 = 280.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119.25/280.13 = 280.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119.25x = 280.13 × 280.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119.25x = 78,470.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,470.02/119.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658.03
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