Finding the Third Proportional to 121.75 and 236.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 121.75 and 236.50 is: 459.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121.75 : 236.50 = 236.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121.75/236.50 = 236.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121.75x = 236.50 × 236.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121.75x = 55,932.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,932.25/121.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459.40
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