Finding the Third Proportional to 132.50 and 183.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 132.50 and 183.50 is: 254.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132.50 : 183.50 = 183.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132.50/183.50 = 183.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132.50x = 183.50 × 183.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132.50x = 33,672.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,672.25/132.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254.13
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