Finding the Third Proportional to 122.50 and 179.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 122.50 and 179.75 is: 263.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122.50 : 179.75 = 179.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122.50/179.75 = 179.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122.50x = 179.75 × 179.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122.50x = 32,310.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,310.06/122.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263.76
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