Finding the Third Proportional to 133.50 and 267
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Solution
The third proportional to 133.50 and 267 is: 534
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133.50 : 267 = 267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133.50/267 = 267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133.50x = 267 × 267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133.50x = 71,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,289/133.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534
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