Finding the Third Proportional to 125 and 276.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 125 and 276.50 is: 611.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125 : 276.50 = 276.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125/276.50 = 276.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125x = 276.50 × 276.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125x = 76,452.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,452.25/125 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611.62
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