Finding the Third Proportional to 133.50 and 167.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 133.50 and 167.63 is: 210.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133.50 : 167.63 = 167.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133.50/167.63 = 167.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133.50x = 167.63 × 167.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133.50x = 28,098.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,098.14/133.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210.47
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