Finding the Third Proportional to 132.75 and 265.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 132.75 and 265.50 is: 531
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132.75 : 265.50 = 265.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132.75/265.50 = 265.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132.75x = 265.50 × 265.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132.75x = 70,490.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,490.25/132.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531
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