Finding the Third Proportional to 129 and 167.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 129 and 167.50 is: 217.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129 : 167.50 = 167.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129/167.50 = 167.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129x = 167.50 × 167.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129x = 28,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,056.25/129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217.49
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