Finding the Third Proportional to 123.50 and 312
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Solution
The third proportional to 123.50 and 312 is: 788.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123.50 : 312 = 312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123.50/312 = 312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123.50x = 312 × 312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123.50x = 97,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,344/123.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 788.21
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