Finding the Third Proportional to 133.25 and 320.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 133.25 and 320.75 is: 772.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133.25 : 320.75 = 320.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133.25/320.75 = 320.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133.25x = 320.75 × 320.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133.25x = 102,880.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,880.56/133.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772.09
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