Finding the Third Proportional to 121.50 and 259.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 121.50 and 259.50 is: 554.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121.50 : 259.50 = 259.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121.50/259.50 = 259.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121.50x = 259.50 × 259.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121.50x = 67,340.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,340.25/121.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554.24
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