Finding the Third Proportional to 132.50 and 249
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Solution
The third proportional to 132.50 and 249 is: 467.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132.50 : 249 = 249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132.50/249 = 249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132.50x = 249 × 249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132.50x = 62,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,001/132.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467.93
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