Finding the Third Proportional to 131 and 282.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 131 and 282.25 is: 608.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131 : 282.25 = 282.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131/282.25 = 282.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131x = 282.25 × 282.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131x = 79,665.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,665.06/131 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608.13
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