Finding the Third Proportional to 130 and 199.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 130 and 199.50 is: 306.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130 : 199.50 = 199.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130/199.50 = 199.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130x = 199.50 × 199.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130x = 39,800.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,800.25/130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306.16
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