Finding the Third Proportional to 133 and 303.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 133 and 303.50 is: 692.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133 : 303.50 = 303.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133/303.50 = 303.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133x = 303.50 × 303.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133x = 92,112.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,112.25/133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692.57
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