Finding the Third Proportional to 120.75 and 291.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 120.75 and 291.75 is: 704.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120.75 : 291.75 = 291.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120.75/291.75 = 291.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120.75x = 291.75 × 291.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120.75x = 85,118.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,118.06/120.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704.91
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