Finding the Third Proportional to 132.75 and 303.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 132.75 and 303.75 is: 695.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132.75 : 303.75 = 303.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132.75/303.75 = 303.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132.75x = 303.75 × 303.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132.75x = 92,264.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,264.06/132.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695.02
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