Finding the Third Proportional to 122.50 and 249.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 122.50 and 249.50 is: 508.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122.50 : 249.50 = 249.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122.50/249.50 = 249.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122.50x = 249.50 × 249.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122.50x = 62,250.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,250.25/122.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508.17
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