Finding the Third Proportional to 122.63 and 245.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 122.63 and 245.25 is: 490.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122.63 : 245.25 = 245.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122.63/245.25 = 245.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122.63x = 245.25 × 245.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122.63x = 60,147.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,147.56/122.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490.50
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