Finding the Third Proportional to 132.50 and 225.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 132.50 and 225.75 is: 384.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132.50 : 225.75 = 225.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132.50/225.75 = 225.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132.50x = 225.75 × 225.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132.50x = 50,963.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,963.06/132.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384.63
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